Bacterial vaginosis: A new paradigm


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Objective. To carry out a systematic analysis of the data available in the modern literature on bacterial vaginosis, its diagnostic criteria, and current therapeutic methods. Material and methods. The review involves the data of foreign and Russian articles published in the past 15 years on this topic. Results. The paper gives classical ideas on bacterial vaginosis and also shows new evidence on the existence of microorganisms as biofilms, on new microbial communities, and on the possibilities of combined local therapy for bacterial vaginosis. Conclusion. Combined local therapy for nonspecific vulvovaginitis should be used in mixed bacterial and fungal infections. Neo-penotran l is a drug showing a high clinical efficacy.

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Alexei A. Khryanin

Novosibirsk State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia; Regional Public Organization «Association of Obstetricians/Gynecologists and Dermatovenereologists»

Email: khryanin@mail.ru
MD, professor of dermatology and cosmetology; Vice President

Oleg Vadimovich Reshetnikov

Federal State Budgetary of Scientific Institution «Institution of Internal and Preventive Medicine»

Email: reshetnikov_ov@mail.ru
Doctor of Medicine, Leading researcher of gastroenterology laboratory

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