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Lab Notes: 1 in 3 women get this infection. To cure it, treat men

Lab Notes: 1 in 3 women get this infection. To cure it, treat men

For women who get bacterial vaginosis or BV, a common condition that can cause a fishy-smelling discharge, many will get it again (and again). Why some people were prone to recurrent BV was a mystery … until now. Australian researchers have shown that BV-related bugs can be sexually transmitted, and treating male partners significantly cuts recurrence rates.

The Science Show - Full Program Podcast · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

March 11, 202513m 5s

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Show Notes

For women who get bacterial vaginosis or BV, a common condition that can cause a fishy-smelling discharge, many will get it again (and again).

Why some people were prone to recurrent BV was a mystery … until now. 

Australian researchers have shown that BV-related bugs can be sexually transmitted, and treating male partners significantly cuts recurrence rates. 

Topics

bacterial vaginosisCatriona BradshawLab NotesBelinda Smithwomen's healthsexually transmitted diseaseMonash UniversityAlfred HealthNew England Journal of Medicinevaginal health