These findings indicate that the treatment of asymptomatic bacterial vaginosis (BV) with oral metronidazole resulted in lower rates of future BV. There was no significant reduction in the corresponding incidence of gonorrhea or chlamydia infections. If more effective therapies for BV become available, consideration should be given to revisiting this screening approach.
Home screening for bacterial vaginosis to prevent sexually transmitted diseases
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Schwebke JR, Lee JY, Lensing S, Philip SS, Wiesenfeld HC, Sena AC, Trainor N, Acevado N, Saylor L, Rompalo AM, Cook RL
