Risks for acquisition of bacterial vaginosis among women who report sex with women: a cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is common in women who have sex with women. While cross-sectional data support a role for sexual transmission, risks for incident BV have not been prospectively studied in this group.

Methodology/principal findings

We studied risks for BV acquisition in a prospective cohort study of women (age 16-35 years) who reported sex with other women (>or=1 partner, prior year). Women were followed for one year with examinations at quarterly visits and for genital symptoms at any time. Species-specific 16S rRNA gene PCRs for BV-associated bacteria (BVAB) were applied to vaginal fluid obtained at enrollment. Sexual behaviors were ascertained by computer-assisted interview. Of 335 participants, 239 had no BV at baseline; 199 were seen in follow-up (med

SUBMITTER: Marrazzo JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2886123 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature