The four selected RCTs compared antiseptics to metronidazole or clindamycin. In two studies control treatment consisted of a single oral dose of 2 g metronidazole, in one study of a 7-day regime ...

New research suggests that bacterial vaginosis can be sexually transmitted, meaning men can reinfect their female partners.

That fishy smell? It’s bacterial vaginosis. A new study shows it’s an STI, and male partners should be treated to stop the ...

"BV is a dysbiosis, meaning the whole microbiome of the lower reproductive tract is imbalanced," said Ehrlich. "It's possible that some patients may need both drugs—metronidazole might provide ...

and whose partner is either receiving prescription treatment for or has a confirmed current diagnosis of BV. They are prescribed 500 milligrams of oral Metronidazole twice daily for seven days ...

In this randomized controlled trial, female patients with bacterial vaginosis (BV) had lower recurrence rates when their male partner also received treatment. 2. Male partner treatment resulted in ...

though significantly less effective than a single oral dose of metronidazole. Conclusion The use of antiseptics and disinfectants for the treatment of BV has been poorly studied and most studies ...

Drexel researchers have developed a simple DNA PCR-based lab test — built on a more detailed genetic analysis of the main ...

BV is treated with an antibiotic cocktail — usually a combination of oral metronidazole or clindamycin and topical gels. But with 60% of BV cases recurring within a year, women are stuck ...