Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 26, Problem 2A
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How frequent douching can be a predisposing factor to bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis
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Frequent douching is a predisposing factor to bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis
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Cleaning the intravaginal area with liquid is termed as douching to prevent infection. However, frequent douching may disturb the normal healthy flora of the vagina which leads to pelvic associated diseases.
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Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
Ch. 26 - coli to cause cystitis. Do the same for...Ch. 26 - Prob. 2RCh. 26 - Prob. 3RCh. 26 - Prob. 4RCh. 26 - Prob. 5RCh. 26 - Describe the symptoms of genital herpes. What is...Ch. 26 - Name one fungus and one protozoan that can cause...Ch. 26 - List the genital infections that cause congenital...Ch. 26 - Prob. 9RCh. 26 - Prob. 1MCQ
Ch. 26 - Prob. 2MCQCh. 26 - Microscopic examination of vaginal smear shows...Ch. 26 - Prob. 4MCQCh. 26 - Prob. 5MCQCh. 26 - Fluid-filled vesicles a. candidiasis b. bacterial...Ch. 26 - Fluid-filled vesicles a. candidiasis b. bacterial...Ch. 26 - The most common cause of cystitis. a. Chlamydia...Ch. 26 - In cases of NGU, diagnosis is made using PCR to...Ch. 26 - Prob. 10MCQCh. 26 - The tropical skin disease called yaws is...Ch. 26 - Prob. 2ACh. 26 - How is this selective for Neisseria?Ch. 26 - Prob. 4ACh. 26 - Prob. 1CAECh. 26 - A 28-year-old woman was admitted to a Wisconsin...Ch. 26 - Prob. 3CAE
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