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VaginitisTrichomonas vaginalisTrichomonas VaginitisCandidiasis, VulvovaginalVulvovaginitisTrichomonasTrichomonas InfectionsVaginaYeastsMycosesTrichosporonGardnerella vaginalisAntitrichomonal AgentsCandidaCandidiasisAtrophic VaginitisCandida albicansAntifungal AgentsVaginosis, BacterialMetronidazoleVaginal DischargeFluconazoleLeukorrheaTritrichomonas foetusParasitologyVaginal DouchingBoric AcidsPyruvate SynthaseVaginal DiseasesSexually Transmitted DiseasesVaginal SmearsDiagnostic Techniques, Obstetrical and GynecologicalGonorrheaHaemophilusGynecological ExaminationNimorazoleGiardia lambliaUrethritisAntiprotozoal AgentsProtozoan ProteinsOrnidazoleTritrichomonasTinidazoleMolecular Sequence DataDNA, ProtozoanSulfacetamideSaccharomyces cerevisiaeSaccharomyces cerevisiae ProteinsTrichomonadidaMycoplasma hominisClotrimazoleChlamydia trachomatisHaemophilus InfectionsAmebicidesNeisseria gonorrhoeaeGenital Diseases, FemaleChlamydia InfectionsMycoplasma genitaliumOrganellesCulture MediaAmino Acid SequenceTotiviridaeSpecimen HandlingPrevalenceGenes, ProtozoanUrineSulfathiazoles
Epithelial cellsBacterialMicroscopic examinationDischargeCervicalGenitalFetalReproductivePathologicalFloraWallsBacteriaAsymptomaticPrevalentPatientsCommonSpreadEnvironmentRiskResultBodyProduction of glycogenBacterialVaginaCandidiasisLactobacilliLacticReproductive ageSexuallyGonorrhoeaeCharacteristicsCongenitalSymptomsEffectivelyCellsClinicalHerpesTreatmentVirusesWomenEvidenceData
Epithelial cells4
  • The solid components or elements are exfoliated epithelial cells from the vaginal wall and cervix as well as some of the bacteria that inhabit the vagina. (wikipedia.org)
  • Estrogen matures vaginal tissues and causes increased production of glycogen by epithelial cells of the vagina. (wikipedia.org)
  • The latter two monoclonal antibodies also mediated complementdependent killing of T. foetus and prevented of adherence of organisms to bovine vaginal epithelial cells. (docksci.com)
  • Notably, colonisation of the vagina requires yeast adherence to vaginal epithelial cells. (paperzz.com)
Bacterial5
  • Infections that may cause changes in vaginal discharge include vaginal yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and sexually transmitted infections. (wikipedia.org)
  • These higher levels of glycogen in the vaginal canal support the growth of lactobacilli over other bacterial species. (wikipedia.org)
  • Bacterial vaginosis (BV), or nonspecific vaginitis, was named because bacteria are the etiologic agents and an associated inflammatory response is lacking. (medscape.com)
  • Keywords: STIs, Treatment [IS-02] The epidemiology, pathogenesis, and diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidosis Macit Ilkit Macit Ilkit Background: Materials-Methods: Results: Conclusion: Vulvovaginal candidosis (VVC) is the second most common cause of vaginitis (17-39%) after bacterial vaginosis (22-50%), in terms of vaginal complaints in the primary care setting. (paperzz.com)
  • 2nd most common bacterial STI STI Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that spread either by vaginal intercourse, anal sex, or oral sex. (lecturio.com)
Microscopic examination2
  • In addition to the history and vaginal examination, microscopic examination is vital to the clinical diagnosis of BV. (medscape.com)
  • in vaginal swabs using vaginal pH measurement, microscopic examination, fungal culture, and antigen tests. (paperzz.com)
Discharge19
Cervical2
  • This report includes new sections on subclinical human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and cervical cancer screening for women who attend STD clinics or who have a history of STDs. (cdc.gov)
  • If the diagnosis of preterm labor is suspected, but not confirmed, it may be prudent to first obtain a vaginal fetal fibronectin (FFN) sample before pelvic cervical examination. (medscape.com)
Genital2
  • Keywords: Vaginitis [IS-03] Trichomonas vaginalis genital infections: progress and challenges Laura Hinkle Bachmann Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, NC Background: Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) is the most prevalent curable sexually transmitted infection in the United States and worldwide. (paperzz.com)
  • While herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is generally associated with oral lesions like cold sores or fever blisters (see Viral Infections of the Skin and Eyes ), herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is usually associated with genital herpes. (pressbooks.pub)
Fetal1
  • The organisms were serially passaged in Trypticase-yeast extract-maltose medium with 10% fetal calf serum (FCS) but no agar. (docksci.com)
Reproductive2
  • Nonetheless, trichomoniasis is now recognized as one of the most common infections causing reproductive inefficiency in beef cattle and occasionally dairy herds (14). (docksci.com)
  • In this section, we will examine these and other major viral infections of the reproductive system. (pressbooks.pub)
Pathological1
  • can be present as either a commensal organism or a pathogen in the vagina, and dogma dictates that changes in the host vaginal environment are necessary for the organism to induce pathological effects. (paperzz.com)
Flora1
  • The normal composition of bacteria in the vagina (vaginal flora) can vary, but is most commonly dominated by lactobacilli. (wikipedia.org)
Walls2
  • The rest is made up of transudate from the vaginal walls and secretions from glands (Skene's and Bartholin's). (wikipedia.org)
  • This engorgement of blood vessels increases the volume of transudate from the vaginal walls. (wikipedia.org)
Bacteria1
  • Nugent's criteria may be used to quantify or grade bacteria via Gram staining of vaginal samples. (medscape.com)
Asymptomatic1
  • Most TV infections are asymptomatic and the accurate diagnosis of this infection has been limited by lack of sufficiently sensitive and specific diagnostic tests, particularly for men. (paperzz.com)
Prevalent1
  • herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) is the next most prevalent STI at 24.1 million infections. (pressbooks.pub)
Patients1
  • Effective alternatives to the 5- nitroimidazole drugs are needed for patients with drug allergy and nitroimidazole resistant TV infections. (paperzz.com)
Common1
  • In addition, such viral infections are very common in the United States. (pressbooks.pub)
Spread1
  • Infection is spread by venereal transmission, so herd problems result when natural breeding is practiced. (docksci.com)
Environment1
  • Therefore, the predominance of lactobacilli in the vaginal canal creates a more acidic environment. (wikipedia.org)
Risk2
  • Clinicians may consider screening in those at high risk of infection. (paperzz.com)
  • Most of these viral infections are incurable, increasing the risk of persistent sexual transmission. (pressbooks.pub)
Result1
  • In bulls, infections are mild but generally result in a preputial carrier state (25). (docksci.com)
Body1
  • This mixture is constantly produced by the cells of the vagina and cervix, and it exits the body through the vaginal opening. (wikipedia.org)
Production of glycogen2
  • Estrogen matures vaginal tissues and causes increased production of glycogen by epithelial cells of the vagina. (wikipedia.org)
  • With estrogen comes the production of glycogen from the vaginal mucosa. (nih.gov)
Bacterial5
  • Bacterial vaginosis (BV), or nonspecific vaginitis, was named because bacteria are the etiologic agents and an associated inflammatory response is lacking. (medscape.com)
  • These higher levels of glycogen in the vaginal canal support the growth of lactobacilli over other bacterial species. (wikipedia.org)
  • The function of vaginal bacterial colonization is not clear. (nih.gov)
  • Menses can act as a nutrient base for some bacterial species leading to their overgrowth, but there is no clear evidence that this is associated with pathogens or infection. (nih.gov)
  • The most common causes of vaginitis in symptomatic women are bacterial vaginosis (BV), vaginal candidiasis (most commonly a C. albicans strain) and trichomoniasis (a protozoal infection). (pharmaceutical-journal.com)
Vagina7
  • This mixture is constantly produced by the cells of the vagina and cervix, and it exits the body through the vaginal opening. (wikipedia.org)
  • The solid components or elements are exfoliated epithelial cells from the vaginal wall and cervix as well as some of the bacteria that inhabit the vagina. (wikipedia.org)
  • The normal composition of bacteria in the vagina (vaginal flora) can vary, but is most commonly dominated by lactobacilli. (wikipedia.org)
  • The composition of the vaginal flora is responsible for the pH of the vagina. (nih.gov)
  • Vulvovaginal candidiasis, or thrush, is the most common cause of vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina) and vulvovaginitis (inflammation of the vulva and vagina region). (pharmaceutical-journal.com)
  • The vaginal microbiome is diverse, however, most women have lactic acid-producing Lactobacillus species, which accounts for the acidic pH range of the vagina [6] . (pharmaceutical-journal.com)
  • STDs, also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are typically caused by bacteria or viruses and are passed from person to person during sexual contact with the penis, vagina, anus, or mouth. (nih.gov)
Candidiasis1
Lactobacilli2
  • Therefore, the predominance of lactobacilli in the vaginal canal creates a more acidic environment. (wikipedia.org)
  • The glycogen is the nutrient necessary for many vaginal ecosystem species seen in reproductive age women, including Lactobacilli . (nih.gov)
Lactic1
  • The glycogen is metabolized to lactic acid contributing to the normal vaginal pH of 3.8-4.2. (nih.gov)
Reproductive age1
  • However, it is estimated that Candida species could be isolated from 20% of vaginal swabs from otherwise healthy, asymptomatic women of reproductive age at any one time [5] . (pharmaceutical-journal.com)
Sexually4
  • What are the symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? (nih.gov)
  • What causes sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? (nih.gov)
  • In addition, sharing contaminated needles, such as those used to inject drugs, or using contaminated body piercing or tattooing equipment also can transmit some infections, such as HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. A few infections can be sexually transmitted but are also spread through nonsexual, close contact. (nih.gov)
  • HHVs can result in serious consequences such as tumors, neonatal malformations, sexually transmitted diseases, as well as pose an immense threat to the human health. (bvsalud.org)
Gonorrhoeae3
  • Infrequently, Neisseria gonorrhoeae can cause disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI). (cdc.gov)
  • This series describes cases of N. gonorrhoeae infection among patients receiving eculizumab. (cdc.gov)
  • METHODS: Pre- and postmarketing safety reports of N. gonorrhoeae infection in patients receiving eculizumab worldwide were obtained from US Food and Drug Administration safety databases and the medical literature, including reports from the start of pivotal clinical trials in 2004 through 31 December 2017. (cdc.gov)
Characteristics1
  • Changing any element of the vaginal ecology can alter the population characteristics of the vaginal bacteria. (nih.gov)
Congenital1
  • Featured articles highlight recent research on STDs, including studies that identify the often severe consequences of STDs, including congenital syphilis and disseminated gonococcal infection, as well as strategies to prevent STDs and their consequences in populations most affected including men who have sex with men, women, and persons at risk for HIV. (cdc.gov)
Symptoms1
  • Health care providers often use the term "infection" rather than "disease" because it is possible for a person to have no symptoms but still have the infection and require treatment. (nih.gov)
Effectively1
  • Eculizumab, a monoclonal antibody, inhibits terminal complement activation, which impairs the ability of the immune system to respond effectively to Neisseria infections. (cdc.gov)
Cells3
  • METHODS: HSV-2-infected VK2/E6E7 cells and culture supernate were harvested at different time points after the infection. (bvsalud.org)
  • RESULTS: HSV-2 induced pyroptosis of VK2/E6E7 cells, with the most significant increase observed 24 h after the infection. (bvsalud.org)
  • CONCLUSION: JZ-1 exerts an excellent anti-HSV-2 effect in VK2/E6E7 cells, and it inhibits caspase-1-dependent pyroptosis induced by HSV-2 infection. (bvsalud.org)
Clinical2
  • In addition to the history and vaginal examination, microscopic examination is vital to the clinical diagnosis of BV. (medscape.com)
  • METHODS: We conducted a literature review of clinical trials and case series, published from 1983 to 2017, reporting treatment efficacy results following administration of 1 g aztreonam intramuscularly or IV for uncomplicated gonococcal infections. (cdc.gov)
Herpes1
  • Please cite this article as: Liu T, Shao QQ, Wang WJ, Liu TL, Jin XM, Xu LJ, Huang GY, Chen Z. The Chinese herbal prescription JieZe-1 inhibits caspase-1-dependent pyroptosis induced by herpes simplex virus-2 infection in vitro. (bvsalud.org)
Treatment2
Viruses1
  • This article discusses the role of the cGAS-STING pathway in human diseases, especially in human herpesvirus infections, as well as highlights how these viruses act on this pathway to evade the host immunity. (bvsalud.org)
Women1
  • Summarize some interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and outcomes in women with vaginitis. (nih.gov)
Evidence1
  • These data enrich our understanding of the pathologic basis of HSV-2 infection and provide experimental evidence for the anti-HSV-2 activity of JZ-1. (bvsalud.org)
Data1
  • We summed trial data, stratified by anatomical site of infection, and calculated summary efficacy estimates and 95% CI for each site of infection. (cdc.gov)