Bacterial vaginosis associated with high rates of sexually transmitted infections among South African adolescent girls and young women
The bacterial vaginosis increased the risk of STIs and coinfection among AGYW. The presence and high amount of Lactobacillus species were associated with decreased risk of STIs. These findings indicate the urgent need to enhance BV and STI prevention, detection and management among AGYW.
Authors
- Zizipho Z. A. Mbulawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9073-4777)
- Sikhumbuzo A. Mabunda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9458-3742)
Institutions
- National Health Laboratory Service (ZA)
- Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital (ZA)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- The George Institute for Global Health (AU)
- Walter Sisulu University (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infection
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-025-02649-y
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.18
Funders
- South African Medical Research Council
- National Health Laboratory Service
- Medical Research Council