Confronting Inequities in STI Prevention, Diagnostics and Care
Symposium 8
Vaginal biology and microbiome
Venue: Kalundu Conference Room
Chairpersons: Ellen Kersh; Jo-Ann Passmore
| Time: 10:30 to 12:00 | ||
| Risk factors associated with bacterial vaginosis among attendees of a tertiary healthcare facility in North India | Somesh | Gupta |
| Risk factors associated with bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women in Senegal. | Ndeye Safietou | Ngom |
| The impact of POC treatment for STI/BV on matrix metalloproteinase biomarkers of genital epithelial barrier | Nonsikelelo | Ndlela |
| Characterising Lactobacillus strains from African women with persistently optimal vaginal microbiota – Framework for an African vaginal probiotic product development platform | Anika | Chicken |
| Vaginal pH and curable sexually transmitted infections. Is there a benefit in the management of asymptomatic pregnant women? | Chibuzor | Babalola |
| Investigating the relationship between inflammation in the female genital tract and persistent CT infections in young South African women | Micaela | Lurie |