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Single Swab Approach Assesses Co-Occurring Vaginal Infections

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    Nearly 80% of women with STIs may also have bacterial vaginosis.

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    The study utilized a single-swab approach to improve diagnostic efficiency.

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    Patients diagnosed with an STI had a higher risk of concurrent bacterial vaginosis infections.

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    Incorporating simultaneous STI and vaginitis testing within clinical practice could support co-infection detection.

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    The single-swab method may streamline clinic workflow by reducing the need for multiple sample collections.

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Single Swab Approach Assesses Co-Occurring Vaginal Infections

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • October 28, 2024

  • 2 min

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