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Underlying causes of recurrent bacterial vaginosis identified by Australian scientists

Donna Lu Assistant editor, climate, environment and science · The Guardian · World
Published 2 Oct 2026, 1:00 am·6 d ago·1 min read
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Melbourne researchers behind previous BV transmission breakthrough turn attention to understanding why some cases are harder to cure Australian scientists have identified two contributors to recurrent bacterial vaginosis infections, a common sexual health condition that affects about one in four women globally. The condition, commonly called BV, is characterised by an imbalance of naturally occurring bacteria in the vagina, in which there is a reduction of “good” bacteria and an overgrowth of other mixed bacteria. Continue reading...

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