The relationship between bacterial vaginosis and preterm birth. A review

Bacterial vaginosis is currently the most prevalent form of vaginal infection of reproductive age women. The etiology of bacterial vaginosis has not yet been defined. However, clear criteria for diagnosis and treatment have been established in the absence as well as in presence of pregnancy. Recent...

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Veröffentlicht in:Archives of gynecology and obstetrics 1997, Vol.259 (2), p.51-58
Hauptverfasser: Chaim, W, Mazor, M, Leiberman, J R
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Bacterial vaginosis is currently the most prevalent form of vaginal infection of reproductive age women. The etiology of bacterial vaginosis has not yet been defined. However, clear criteria for diagnosis and treatment have been established in the absence as well as in presence of pregnancy. Recent data show an association between bacterial vaginosis and preterm labor and delivery. This review outlines the role of bacterial vaginosis in preterm birth and other pregnancy complications.
ISSN:0932-0067
1432-0711
DOI:10.1007/BF02505309