reviewAIDSJul 31, 2008Closed access

Bacterial vaginosis and HIV acquisition: a meta-analysis of published studies

JAJulius AtashiliCPCharles PoolePMPeter M. NdumbeAAAdaora A. AdimoraJSJennifer S. Smith

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Université de Yaoundé I

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Abstract

Objectives

To assess and summarize the published literature on the extent to which bacterial vaginosis may increase the risk of HIV acquisition.

Design

Meta-analysis of published studies.

Citation impact

700
total citations
FWCI
17.42
Percentile
100%
References
58
Citations per year

Authors

5

Topics & keywords

Topics
Keywords
  • Bacterial vaginosis
  • Medicine
  • Meta-analysis
  • Population
  • Relative risk
  • Internal medicine
  • Confidence interval
  • Immunology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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