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Behavioural and medical predictors of bacterial vaginosis recurrence among female sex workers: longitudinal analysis from a randomized controlled trial Institute of Tropical Medicine
BACKGROUND: Data on risk factors of recurrent bacterial vaginosis (RBV) are still scarce. We used data from female sex workers (FSW) participating in a randomized controlled microbicide trial to examine predictors of BV recurrence. METHODS: Trial's participants with at least an episode of BV which was treated and/or followed by a negative BV result and at least one subsequent visit offering BV testing were included in the analysis. Behavioural ...
Buruli ulcer recurrence, Benin Institute of Tropical Medicine
Recurrence in tuberculosis: relapse or reinfection? Institute of Tropical Medicine
The importance of reinfection as a cause for recurrence of tuberculosis is unclear and has potential public-health implications. We systematically searched published material for studies using DNA fingerprinting to provide data on the issue. Very few studies were designed for that particular research objective and/or report on a sufficient number of observations. Differences in methods--eg, case-definitions--seriously hamper comparisons ...