Obgyn Key

Objectives Trichomonas vaginalis, the most common non-viral sexually transmitted infection, may facilitate the transmission of HIV. The objective of this study was to determine the incidence and predictors of T….

Objectives Previable preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPPROM) typically has a poor maternal and neonatal prognosis, and a shorter latency period worsens outcomes. A paucity of data regarding factors associated…

Objectives Human immunodeficiency virus-infected (HIV+) women have been shown to be at higher risk of obstetric and perinatal morbidity compared with the HIV-uninfected (HIV-) population. Our primary objective was to…

Objectives The lack of an efficacious vaccine warrants further understanding of the basic biology of Chlamydia trachomatis infection, the leading STD in the United States and cause of infections blindness…

Objectives Pregnant women are targeted for specific vaccines to protect them and their infants. Ongoing monitoring of the safety and effectiveness of vaccinating pregnant women is necessary to reassure the…

Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection by PCR in placentas and umbilical cords from infants born with unexplained small for gestational…

Objectives Assess knowledge and attitudes towards HPV and HPV vaccination among women 18-26 years of age. Methods A written survey was conducted of 150 women aged 18-26 in urban and…

Objectives Clindamycin vaginal cream 2% is indicated for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. A single-dose formulation is currently available and utilizes a bioadhesive technology to minimize vaginal cream leakage versus…

Objectives Sepsis is a serious complication of pregnancy that can increase maternal morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study is to determine maternal characteristics and medical complications associated with…