Biocenosis of the vagina. Norm. Disruption. Restoration

Abstract

A healthy reproductive system is inconceivable without normal vaginal microbiota, and full-fledged treatment cannot be carried out without detailed understanding of the arrangement and functions of the human microbiome. Today superbugs are a reality, and the role of such concepts as “microbiome” and “biofilms” is already undeniable in medical practice. Every doctor understands that it is necessary to choose antibacterial drugs based on practicability, global experience and evidence-based medicine. All this clearly demonstrates that there is a need to create an authoritative source of knowledge — a handbook for practitioners. Each chapter contains up-to-date information on the impact of female microbiota on the course and outcomes of pregnancy, on the etiology, pathogenesis and diagnostics of vaginal microbiocenosis disorders, and detailed treatment regimens. The work is intended for obstetrician-gynecologists and heads of women’s health clinics, perinatal centers, departments of general hospitals, fellows and heads of departments of obstetrics and gynecology, students of all forms of continuous medical education, graduate students and clinical residents, as well as students of medical schools.