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General Reports
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Lower levels of HIV-2 than HIV-1 in the female genital tract: correlates and longitudinal assessment of viral shedding.
Hawes SE, Sow PS, Stern JE, et al 
AIDS. 2008 Nov 30;22(18):2517-2525.
 Abstract
 
Alcohol Consumption and HIV-1 Vaginal RNA Shedding Among Women.
 Theall KP, Amedee A, Clark RA, et al 
J Stud Alcohol Drugs. 2008 May;69(3):454-8.
 Abstract
 
HIV's Vagina Travelogue.
Boggiano C, Littman DR.
Immunity. 2007 Feb;26(2):145-7.
 Abstract
 
Vesicovaginal Fistula Associated with Cytomegalovirus Infection in an HIV-Infected Patient.
Awonuga A, Greenbaum L, Merhi Z, et al
 Gynecol Obstet Invest. 2006 Oct 20;63(3):143-145
Abstract
 
The Occurrence of Vaginal Infections Among HIV-Infected and High-Risk HIV-Uninfected Women:
Longitudinal Findings of the Women's Interagency HIV Study.
Watts DH, Springer G, Minkoff H, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Aug 31;
 Abstract
 
Mucosal Innate Immune Factors in the Female Genital Tract Are Associated with
Vaginal HIV-1 Shedding Independent of Plasma Viral Load.
Cummins JE, Christensen L, Lennox JL, et al
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2006 Aug;22(8):788-95.
 Abstract
 
HIV Type 1 Cervicovaginal Reservoirs in the Era of HAART.
 Nunnari G, Sullivan J, Xu Y, et al 
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2005 Aug;21(8):714-8.
 Abstract
 
Effects of Bacterial Vaginosis and Other Genital Infections on the Natural
History of Human Papillomavirus Infection in HIV-1-Infected and High-Risk
HIV-1-Uninfected Women.
Watts DH, Fazarri M, Minkoff H, et al
J Infect Dis. 2005 Apr 1;191(7):1129-39
Abstract

Anti-HIV and -SIV immunity in the vagina.
Miller CJ, Lu FX.
Int Rev Immunol 2003 Jan-Feb;22(1):65-76
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     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Dynamic of HIV-1 RNA and DNA in Plasma and Cervico-Vaginal Secretions after HAARTInitiation:
ANRS EP24 GYNODYN Study
O Launay, L Bélec, M Tod
(14 CROI)
 Abstract
Bacterial Vaginosis
       

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Intermittent Intravaginal Antibiotic Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis in HIV-Uninfected
and -Infected Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Taha TE, Kumwenda NI, Kafulafula G, et al 
PLoS Clin Trials. 2007 Feb 23;2(2):e10
 Abstract

HIV-Inducing Factor in Cervicovaginal Secretions Is Associated With Bacterial
Vaginosis in HIV-1-Infected Women.
Cohn JA, Hashemi FB, Camarca M, et al   
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005 Jul 1;39(3):340-346.
 Abstract

Vaginal Swabs Versus Lavage for Detection of Trichomonas vaginalis and
Bacterial Vaginosis Among HIV-Positive Women.
Kissinger PJ, Dumestre J, Clark RA, et al 
Sex Transm Dis. 2005 Apr;32(4):227-30.
 Abstract
 
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Induction of Human Dendritic Cell Maturation, Activation, and Increased Antigen Presentation
by Vaginal Fluid from Women with Bacterial Vaginosis
E St.John, J Martinson, J Simoes
(14 CROI)
 Abstract
Vaginitis
       

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Analysis of Standard Methods for Diagnosing Vaginitis: HIV Infection Does Not Complicate the
Diagnosis of Vaginitis.
Sha BE, Gawel SH, Hershow RC, et al
 J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2007 Oct;11(4):240-250.
 Abstract		  
Candidiasis
       

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Vaginal colonization with Candida spp. in human immunodeficiency virus - infected women:
a cohort study.
Beltrame A, Matteelli A, Carvalho AC 
Int J STD AIDS. 2006 Apr;17(4):260-6.
 Abstract

The effect of vaginal candidiasis on the shedding of human immunodeficiency virus in
cervicovaginal secretions.
Spinillo A, Zara F, Gardella B,  et al 
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Mar;192(3):774-9.
 Abstract
Condylomata
       

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  HIV-1 infection and risk of vulvovaginal and perianal condylomata acuminata and
intraepithelial neoplasia: a prospective cohort study.
Conley LJ, Ellerbrock TV, Bush TJ,
Lancet 2002 Jan 12;359(9301):108-13
 Abstract		  
Cervico-Vaginal Dysplasia
       

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Cervico-vaginal dysplasia-papillomavirus-induced and HIV-1 infection: role of
correlated markers for prognostic evaluation.
Pugliese A, Andronico L, Gennero L, et al.
 Cell Biochem Funct 2002 Sep;20(3):233-6
 Abstract
Neoplasia
       

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Vulvar, Vaginal, and Perianal Intraepithelial Neoplasia in Women With or at Risk for Human
Immunodeficiency Virus.
Jamieson DJ, Paramsothy P, Cu-Uvin S, Duerr A. 
Obstet Gynecol. 2006 May;107(5):1023-1028.
Abstract
Vesicovaginal Fistula
       

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Vesicovaginal Fistula Associated with Cytomegalovirus Infection in an HIV-Infected Patient.
Awonuga A, Greenbaum L, Merhi Z, et al
 Gynecol Obstet Invest. 2006 Oct 20;63(3):143-145
Abstract
 

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