Vulvovaginitis in pregnant women.
Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet
; 462024.
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ABSTRACT
⢠The balanced vaginal microbiome is the main factor defending the vaginal environment against infections. Lactobacilli play a key role in this regard, maintaining the vaginal pH within the normal range (3.8 to 4.5). â¢Hormonal and immune adaptations resulting from pregnancy influence changes in the vaginal microbiome during pregnancy. â¢An altered vaginal microbiome predisposes to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. â¢Bacterial vaginosis is the main clinical expression of an imbalanced vaginal microbiome. â¢Vulvovaginal candidiasis depends more on the host's conditions than on the etiological agent. â¢Trichomonas vaginalis is a protozoan transmitted during sexual intercourse. â¢The use of probiotics is not approved for use in pregnant women.
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Asunto principal:
Complicaciones Infecciosas del Embarazo
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Vulvovaginitis
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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En
Año:
2024
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