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Bacterial vaginosis is the predominant cause of VDS in South Africa; however, STI coinfection is common. Clinical findings are poorly predictive of STI etiologies or candidiasis; therefore, a rapid and accurate STI point-of-care test would be useful in optimizing VDS management.
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