Journal article
New Perspectives on the Normal Vagina and Noninfectious Causes of Discharge
Clinical obstetrics and gynecology, v 58(3), pp 453-463
01 Sep 2015
PMID: 26125958
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Abstract
An understanding of how the vaginal flora is influenced by hormonal status is crucial in distinguishing normal from abnormal secretions. New studies exploring the vaginal microbiome with culture-independent techniques have led to the discovery of previously uncultivable bacteria on a species level, and have contributed to a better understanding of disease processes including bacterial vaginosis. It is important to note that not all vaginal discharge is abnormal or infectious in etiology, but a thorough evaluation will help reassure both the patient and the provider.
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- Title
- New Perspectives on the Normal Vagina and Noninfectious Causes of Discharge
- Creators
- Anna M. Powell - Medical University of South CarolinaPaul Nyirjesy - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Clinical obstetrics and gynecology, v 58(3), pp 453-463
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Number of pages
- 11
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000359820500003
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84938569600
- Other Identifier
- 991019350591204721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Obstetrics & Gynecology