Treatment of Vaginal Infections with Lactobacilli: a Clinicians Review
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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and vaginal candidosis are the most common diagnoses in women with symptoms from the lower genital tract. Treatments with antibiotics and antifungals are effective but are impaired by side effects. A considerable number of women suffer recurrences and have a need for alternative treatments. Treatment of vaginal ailments with lactobacilli has a long tradition. Published reports indicate that BV and candidosis may be treated with lactobacilli but additional studies on the microbiology of lactobacilli as well as further clinical investigations are needed to elucidate all aspects of such treatments.
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