Diaphragm Used with Replens Gel and Risk of Bacterial Vaginosis: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial

Background. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) has been linked to female HIV acquisition and transmission. We investigated the effect of providing a latex diaphragm with Replens and condoms compared to condom only on BV prevalence among participants enrolled in an HIV prevention trial. Methods. We enrolled HI...

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Main Authors: Craig R. Cohen, Su-Chun Cheng, Stephen Shiboski, Tsungai Chipato, Martin Matu, James Mwangi, Monalisa E. S. Mutimutema, Jennifer Tuveson, Mavis Kamba, Nancy Padian, Ariane van der Straten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/921519