BV Causes

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a vaginal infection. Antibiotics may help treat the condition and reduce symptoms. Some antibiotics can cause side effects, and some BV drugs have warnings from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that BV is the most common vaginal condition in those aged 15–44 years. This article discusses the different medications available for BV, the antibiotics that doctors may prescribe, and frequently asked questions that people may have for a doctor treating BV. BV occurs when there is an imbalance of the vaginal flora, which are the types of bacteria that naturally live inside the vagina. BV can occur in anyone with a vagina, but according to research from 2020 , a person may be at an increased risk of developing BV if they: have multiple sexual partners are sexually active at a young age are douching regularly Research also mentions that people with BV may have a higher chance of contracting a sexuall...

Methotrexate is a generic prescription medication. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it to treat numerous conditions, including: For more information about methotrexate's uses, refer to this article. Drug details Here are some details on methotrexate: Drug class: antimetabolite Drug forms: powder that's mixed with liquid to form a solution, given by intravenous, subcutaneous, or intramuscular injection, or injection into a joint or into the spine oral solution oral tablet Brand-name versions: Read on to learn about methotrexate and cost, as well as how to save money on prescriptions. As with all medications, the cost of methotrexate can vary. Factors that may affect the price you'll pay include your treatment plan, your insurance coverage, and the pharmacy you use. It may also depend on the cost of visits to your healthcare facility to receive doses of methotrexate. In addition, you may need to purchase needles and syringes, or an auto-injector pen, to use...

What Is Zofran ODT? Zofran ODT (ondansetron) is an antiemetic drug that helps prevent nausea and vomiting. This prescription medication dissolves on the top of your tongue and works by preventing a chemical called serotonin from reaching certain cells in the brain.  Zofran ODT is available as an orally disintegrating tablet. Ondansetron hydrochloride is available in non-disintegrating tablets and an oral solution. Drug Facts Generic Name: Odansetron Brand Name: Zofran ODT, Zofran, Zuplenz Drug Availability: Prescription Therapeutic Classification: Antiemetic Available Generically: Yes Controlled Substance: N/A Administration Route: Oral Active Ingredient: Odansetron Dosage Form(s): Orally disintegrating tablet, tablet, solution, film What Is Zofran ODT Used For? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zofran ODT to prevent: Verywell / Zoe Hansen How to Take Zofran ODT Zofran ODT comes...

The Body Agency Collective, Visby Medical, Inc. and CCHCI observe National STD Awareness Month with women's health initiative on US-Mexico border CCHCI among first healthcare providers in the nation to adopt new handheld PCR technology to detect gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis in a single visit SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. and BETHESDA, Md. and SAN JOSE, Calif. , April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. (CCHCI) today announced a collaboration with The Body Agency Collective (TBAC) and Visby Medical, Inc. , to improve sexually transmitted infection (STI) diagnosis and treatment in observance of National STD Awareness Week. The project will utilize a new, first-of-its-kind PCR diagnostic device, the Sexual Health Click Test, that detects three of the most common and curable STIs in women – gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis – in less than 30 minutes. STI rates are on the rise in the U.S. and globally: More than 1 million STIs are acquired...

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Indocin (indomethacin) is a prescription drug indicated for arthritis and overuse injuries that cause pain and swelling, such as tendonitis and bursitis. You usually take it by mouth as a capsule or an oral suspension, but it also comes in a suppository form.  It helps treat swelling, stiffness, and pain caused by conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It's part of the class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). While it's an effective treatment option for many types of painful conditions, it may interact with certain medications, causing potentially harmful reactions. NSAIDs Because indomethacin is an NSAID itself, taking it with other NSAIDs, such as over-the-counter (OTC) Advil, can increase your risk of side effects. Don't take indomethacin with the following NSAIDs unless expressly directed to by your healthcare provider: Antidepressants Tell your healthcare provider i...

Show Caption Hide Caption Psaki: Mask mandate legal fight helps CDC authority White House press secretary Jen Psaki says the Biden administration will appeal the mask mandate ruling so the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will maintain its authority in the future. (April 20) AP The World Health Organization and UNICEF warned on Wednesday of a "perfect storm" of circumstances that could result in a worldwide outbreak of measles as cases of the infectious disease and others continue to rise.  There were 17,338 reported measles cases worldwide in January and February 2022, according to WHO. That's a 79.3% increase compared to last year when there were 9,665 reported cases in the first two months of 2021.  The two agencies listed several possible reasons for the increased cases, including disru...

AMHERST, Mass. – Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently announced that they have engineered a new class of material, called a "polyzwitterionic complex," or "pZC," which is able to both withstand the harsh acidic conditions of the stomach and then dissolve predictably in the comparatively gentle environment of the small intestine. This property means that pZCs could help revolutionize the delivery of medicines of all sorts, from familiar oral antibiotics to new classes of delicate protein therapeutics. Image Caption: Inside the acidic environment of the stomach, pZCs remain in their associated state, but disassociate as they move into the intestine.  Credit: Khatcher Margossian, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-29851-y "Despite the common experience of swallowing medications orally, there is a huge number of therapies...

April 25, 2022 – Alpine Fresh is recalling bags of green beans sold at nationwide chains due to a possible listeria contamination risk, according to the FDA. The 1-pound bags of green beans, marketed under the "Hippie Organics" label, were sold at Aldi, Lidl, and Whole Foods. The affected clear plastic bags have the lot number "313-626" on the back on a small white label. "No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem," the recall notice says. "The problem has been found to be isolated to the identified lot and the company has taken corrective actions to prevent a recurrence." The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing found Listeria monocytogenes in lot No. 313-626. The bacteria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, older adults, and others with weak immune systems. In healthy people, listeria infection can cause short-term symptoms such as a high fever, severe headach...

Abstract Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a genital infection that frequently presents in women infected with human papillomavirus (HPV), but the correlation between BV, HPV and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) development is still elusive. We organized a cross-sectional analysis which enrolled 624 participants and obtained 423 samples of vaginal secretions from them, including 193 HPV-negative samples and 230 HR-HPV-positive samples. We used 16S rRNA sequencing to measure the vaginal microbiota diversity in women with different BV, HPV and CIN status, and then calculated risk factors for CIN by logistic regression. We found that the diversity of vaginal microbiota was significantly increased after BV, HPV and BV-infected CIN group. The Observed species and Chao1 index of H.C group showed little difference with normal group, while its Shannon index was considerable higher than normal group. L. iners enriched in HPV infection group compared with others significantly. BV (OR = 0.358;...