The most common cause of vaginal discharge in women of child-bearing age is bacterial vaginosis (BV). Of these women, about half are asymptomatic. Adverse effects are consistently associated with pregnancy and puerperium…
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Diagnosis of Bacterial Vaginosis a Common Vaginal Infection among First-Time Antenatal Clinic Attendees: Evidence from a Tertiary Health Facility in North-West Nigeria
Background: Multiple adverse reproductive and pregnancy-related outcomes have been prospectively linked to bacterial vaginosis. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence in Northwest Nigeria of bacteria vaginosis among first-time antenatal clinic tourists. Plan, Environment…