The Role of Bacterial Vaginosis in Infection After Major Gynecologic Surgery

The Role of Bacterial Vaginosis in Infection After Major Gynecologic Surgery

Purpose: Previous studies have reported an association between bacterial vaginosis (BV) and postoperative fever and infection. This prospective study investigated whether the intermediate or definite stages of BV are risk factor...

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Main Authors: L. Lin, J. Song, N. Kimber, S. Shott, J. Tangora, A. Aroutcheva, M. B. Mazees, A. Wells, A. Cohen, S. Faro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1999-01-01
Series:Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S1064744999000277
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Summary:Purpose: Previous studies have reported an association between bacterial vaginosis (BV) and postoperative fever and infection. This prospective study investigated whether the intermediate or definite stages of BV are risk factors for postoperative infection after major gynecologic surgery.
ISSN:1064-7449
1098-0997

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