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Factors Related to Bacterial Vaginosis That Persists or Occurs Again after Treatment in Women Who Have Sex with Women
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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
Bacterial vaginosis is a condition caused by the overgrowth of bacteria that normally live in the vagina. Women with bacterial vaginosis often have no symptoms, but some women have vaginal discharge, odor, or itching. Pregnant women with …
