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Screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy

CONTEXT: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a strong independent risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes. BV is found in 9% to 23% of pregnant women. Symptoms include vaginal discharge, pruritis, or malodor, but often women who have BV are asymptomatic. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether screening and trea...

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Main Authors: Guise, Jeanne-Marie, Mahon, Susan (Author), Aickin, Mikel (Author), Helfand, Mark (Author)
Corporate Authors: Oregon Health Sciences University Evidence-based Practice Center, United States Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Rockville (MD) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US) 2001, 2001
Series:Systematic evidence reviews
Subjects:
Vaginosis, Bacterial / Diagnosis
Mass Screening
Premature Birth / Prevention & Control
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Microbiology
Treatment Outcome
Anti-bacterial Agents / Therapeutic Use
Vaginosis, Bacterial / Complications
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references

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