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A Prospective Study of Risk Factors for Bacterial Vaginosis in African Women

Year: 2008

Type: article

Study design: Observational Study

Abstract: Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is common and has been associated with increased HIV-1 susceptibility. The objective of this study was to identify risk factors for BV in HIV-1-seronegative African women at high risk for HIV-1 acquisition.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2008.05.536

Authors: R. Gitau, B.A. Richardson, S.M. Graham, L.N. Masese, L. Lavreys, K. Mandaliya, W. Jaoko, J.M. Beaten, J.O. Ndinya-Achola, R.S. McClelland

Institutions: University of Nairobi, University of Washington

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive tract infections research

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,900

OpenAlex ID: W1978299846

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