Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum IS-10506 supplementation with oral metronidazole for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis: A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial

• Main Authors: Afif Nurul Hidayati, Afif, Ridha Ramadina Widiatma, Ridha, Dwi Murtiastutik, Dwi, Ingrid Suryanti Surono, Ingrid, Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa, Cita, Lunardi Bintanjoyo, Lunardi
• Format: Article PeerReviewed
• Language: English; Indonesian; English; Indonesian
• Published: Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
• Subjects: R5-920 Medicine (General)
• Online Access: https://repository.unair.ac.id/125287/1/05.Artikel.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/125287/2/C-5%20Karil.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/125287/3/05.%20Tunitin.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/125287/7/05%20etik.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/125287/; https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/2005
• Institution: Universitas Airlangga

Abstract Background: Replacement of Lactobacillus spp. by anaerobic and facultative bacteria is central in pathogenesis of bacterial vaginosis (BV). Oral metronidazole is currently recommended treatment. However, cure rate is variable. Probiotic supplementation was explored as alternative therapy....