Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)·4 min read·hard
Researchers pursue lasting cure for recurrent BV
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Researchers at Monash University are testing new antibiotic combinations to treat recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV). The study builds on previous findings that BV can be sexually transmitted and suggests that partner-directed treatment can significantly reduce recurrence rates.
Why it matters
Persistent BV is a common and distressing condition; new treatment protocols could improve the quality of life for millions of women globally.
An RACGP expert hopes a new study's findings lead to a cure for the 'very distressing' condition of persistent bacterial vaginosis.
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