Subsequent Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Adolescent Women With Genital Infection Due to Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or Trichomonas vaginalis

Article Abstract:

Teenaged girls with sexually transmitted infections are very likely to become reinfected, or infected by another sexually transmitted organism. Researchers examined girls aged 15-19 years at sexually transmitted disease clinics. Over 40% of those infected with gonorrhea, chlamydia, or trichomonas had another sexual infection within one year. Black teens, those infected with gonorrhea, those who had had intercourse with two or more partners in three months, and those who used condoms infrequently, were most likely to be reinfected.

Sexual behavior, Sexually transmitted diseases, Risk factors, Teenage girls, Trichomonas vaginalis, Trichomonas, Chlamydia

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Race/Ethnicity, Vaginal Flora Patterns, and pH During Pregnancy

Article Abstract:

Black women are more likely to have bacterial vaginal infections in late pregnancy. Researchers tested 842 women for healthy and unhealthy vaginal bacteria during pregnancy. Bacterial vaginosis was diagnosed in 22% of black women and 9% of white women. Black women had a more alkaline vaginal environment, more commonly lacked healthy lactobacilli colonization, and were more often colonized with Mobiluncus. Vaginal ecology may be related to the higher prevalence of preterm delivery in black women.

Infection, Physiological aspects, Vaginosis, Vagina, African American women

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Effect of Chlorhexidine on Genital Microflora, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Trichomonas vaginalis In Vitro

Article Abstract:

The disinfectant chlorhexidine appears to be effective against the organism that causes gonorrhea. It could be manufactured in a gel format that could be applied to the vagina. It is less effective at low pH and in the presence of blood. It does not appear to be effective against Trichomonas.

Usage, Evaluation, Prevention, Topical medication, Topical drugs, Chlorhexidine

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