Role of Gardnerella vaginalis in the Pathogenesis of Bacterial Vaginosis: A Conceptual Model

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BACKGROUND: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginal discharge and is associated with important public health complications such as preterm birth and acquisition or transmission of human immunodeficiency virus and sexually transmitted infections. Continued controversy concerning the pathogenesis of BV has led to a lack of progress in prevention and management of this infection. METHODS:...

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