Kesselman MM

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a prevalent vaginal infection in women of reproductive age, characterized by a dysbiosis of the vaginal microbiota. A healthy vaginal environment is typically dominated by Lactobacillus species, which maintain a …

Vaginal infections in women occur due to the downregulation of lactobacilli and the upregulation of Gardnerella vaginalis (GV), leading to bacterial vaginosis (BV). While certain practices are recognized as risk factors for contracting GV i…