Praxis Medica (Jan 2016)

Most frequent vaginal infection in pregnant women in the municipality Gračanica in the period 2013-2014

  • Jovanović Marina,
  • Lukač Azra,
  • Sulović Nenad,
  • Ilić Aleksandra,
  • Kapetanović S.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5937/pramed1601053J
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 45, no. 1
pp. 53 – 55

Abstract

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During pregnancy, many women experience vaginal infections due weakening of the immune system and changes in hormonal status. The symptoms that accompany this occurrence are common: burning, itching, pain during sexual intercourse and abundant malodorous discharge. Treatment of these infections is essential and must be vigorously and effectively, both for the mother and the fetus, because women are at high risk of serious complications, such as premature birth and miscarriage. This problem requires serious approach.

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