Gynevac-a vaccine, containing lactobacillus for therapy and prevention of bacterial vaginosis and related diseases

Akush Ginekol (Sofiia). 2011;50(7):36-42.

Abstract

Bacterial vaginosis is a frequently encountered infection nowadays. Evidence based data suggest, that it can cause serious co-morbidity with HIV and HPV infection, as also postoperative complications, sterility, miscarriage and preterm delivery. Prophylactic immunization with Gynevac, a Hungarian patented vaccine with 5 inactivated strains of Lactobacilli might be a good alternative for prevention of the abovementioned complications.

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Vaccines / immunology
  • Bacterial Vaccines / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hungary
  • Lactobacillus / immunology*
  • Vaginosis, Bacterial / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Bacterial Vaccines