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Vagina bacterial infections

Metronidazole (vag) Antifungal Certain types of bacterial infections in the vagina Metrogel 0.75,1.0... [Pg.307]

The most common cause of yeast infections is Candida albicans, which is part of the normal flora in a significant portion of the population where it resides in the oropharynx, gastrointestinal tract, vagina, and surrounding skin (4). It is the principal cause of vaginal yeast infections and oral yeast infections (thrush). These commonly occur in mucosal tissue when the normal population of flora has been disturbed by treatment of a bacterial infection with an antibiotic or when growth conditions are... [Pg.1718]

Goldenseal seems best when used for six purposes for active infections, inflammations, or ulcerations in the gastrointestinal tract, from gums to rectum for active infections in the sinuses when used as snuff or sinus wash for active infections in the vagina when used as a douche for active skin infections when used as a powder or wash for active eye infections when used as a wash and as a stimulant/tonic (when used in moderation and for limited duration) in general for mucous membranes throughout the body to help tone them and help them serve their function as one of the first lines of defense against bacterial infection. [Pg.50]

In postmenopausal women with recurrent infections, the lack of estrogen results in changes in the bacterial flora of the vagina, resulting in increased colonization with uropathogenic E. coli. Topically administered estrogen cream is reported to reduce the incidence of infections in this population." ... [Pg.2092]


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