Is Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) an STI?

About this episode

This episode reviews recent studies on Bacterial Vaginosis and its implications for treatment and management.

This episode reviews four recent BV studies which address the efficacy of treating male partners, women’s self-management strategies, and how the vaginal microbiome might impact BV and HIV infection. View episode transcript and references at www.std.uw.edu. This podcast is dedicated to an STD [sexually transmitted disease] review for health care professionals who are interested in remaining up-to-date on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of STDs and STIs. Editor and host Dr. Meena Ra...

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Host: Dr. Meena Ra

Topics covered

• Bacterial Vaginosis
• STI
• vaginal microbiome
• HIV infection
• self-management strategies

Keywords

• Bacterial Vaginosis
• STI
• vaginal microbiome
• HIV
• self-management

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Organizations: National STD Curriculum

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