A randomized trial of metronidazole in asymptomatic bacterial vaginosis to prevent the acquisition of sexually transmitted diseases
JR Schwebke, R Desmond - American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 2007 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether treatment of bacterial
vaginosis (BV) decreases the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STUDY
DESIGN: Women with asymptomatic BV were studied prospectively to determine the effect of
treatment of BV for the prevention of STD. Women were assigned randomly to observation or
treatment and prophylaxis with intravaginal metronidazole gel. Women were screened
monthly for STDs. RESULTS: Women who were assigned randomly to receive …
vaginosis (BV) decreases the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STUDY
DESIGN: Women with asymptomatic BV were studied prospectively to determine the effect of
treatment of BV for the prevention of STD. Women were assigned randomly to observation or
treatment and prophylaxis with intravaginal metronidazole gel. Women were screened
monthly for STDs. RESULTS: Women who were assigned randomly to receive …