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Investigation of candidate aetiologic organisms of bacterial vaginosis in diverse and unique epidemiological and clinical studies [ 2012 - 2015 ]

Also known as: What are the causative organisms of bacterial vaginosis?

Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Managed by The University of Melbourne
Managed by University of Melbourne
Provided by   National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1020457]

Researchers: A/Pr Catriona Bradshaw (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Jane Hocking ,  Prof Sepehr Tabrizi

Brief description Bacterial vaginosis (BV), a vaginal infection affecting 10% of Australian women, is an important cause of premature birth, yet its cause is unknown. We are conducting studies to understand the cause of BV in order to improve diagnosis and treatment.

Funding Amount $AUD 564,438.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant

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  • Associated with Hormonal Contraception Is Associated with a Reduced Risk of Bacterial Vaginosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    handle : 11343/41129
  • Associated with The Influence of Behaviors and Relationships on the Vaginal Microbiota of Women and Their Female Partners: The WOW Health Study
    handle : 11343/41442

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Epidemiology | Medical and Health Sciences | Public Health and Health Services | bacterial pathogen | epidemiology | infectious diseases | public health | sexually-transmitted infections (STI) | women's health |
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