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March 14, 2019Sexually Transmitted InfectionsOpen Access

Incubation period and risk factors support sexual transmission of bacterial vaginosis in women who have sex with women

Christina A. Muzny Shelly Lensing Kristal J. Aaron Jane R. Schwebke

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iBV was common and associated with sexual activity in this cohort of predominantly African American WSW. An incubation period of 4 days is consistent with other bacterial STIs.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d81157617ce96c42ae2d18 https://doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2018-053824

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