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Pregnancy in HIV-Positive Patients : Effects on Vaginal Flora
Joint Authors
Signore, Fabrizio
Putignani, Lorenza
Vallone, Cristina
Rigon, Giuliano
Lucantoni, Valeria
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A high proportion of HIV-infected pregnant women present pathogenic organisms in their lower genital tract.
This has been associated with the development of postpartum morbility, HIV transmission to the partner and offspring, and other gynaecological conditions, such as cervical dysplasia or cancer.
Vaginal flora alterations can range from 47% in Western countries to 89% in Africa in pregnant HIV-positive patients, much higher than about 20% of the general population.
Pathogen organism retrieval is high.
As peripartum complications due to vaginal infections seem higher in HIV-positive patients, accurate investigation and treatment of such infections are strongly mandatory.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vallone, Cristina& Rigon, Giuliano& Lucantoni, Valeria& Putignani, Lorenza& Signore, Fabrizio. 2012. Pregnancy in HIV-Positive Patients : Effects on Vaginal Flora. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vallone, Cristina…[et al.]. Pregnancy in HIV-Positive Patients : Effects on Vaginal Flora. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Vallone, Cristina& Rigon, Giuliano& Lucantoni, Valeria& Putignani, Lorenza& Signore, Fabrizio. Pregnancy in HIV-Positive Patients : Effects on Vaginal Flora. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460600
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-460600