Microbiology: An Introduction Plus Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (13th Edition) (What's New in Microbiology)
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ISBN: 9780134688640
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
Introduction:
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 Plus Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (13th Edition) (What's New in Microbiology)
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