Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Concentration in Vaginal Fluid: Relation to Bacterial Vaginosis and Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Conclusion:
A decrease in Lactobacilli and/or lactic acid plus the absence of leukocytes results in lower vaginal NGAL levels that might facilitate the growth of bacteria associated with BV.

Source: Reproductive Sciences - July 16, 2015 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Beghini, J., Giraldo, P. C., Linhares, I. M., Ledger, W. J., Witkin, S. S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research