New Australian study shows treating male sexual partners can reduce bacterial vaginosis recurrence in women

New Australian study shows treating male sexual partners can reduce bacterial vaginosis recurrence in women

Source: The Age

One in three women experience bacterial vaginosis, but a breakthrough Australian study has found that treating male sexual partners significantly reduces the chance of a recurrence.

A common infection that can cause miscarriage, premature birth and newborn deaths, and was previously considered a female bacterial problem, has been found to be a sexually transmitted infection (STI) also carried by men.
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