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  • Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases

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  • Leptothrix bacteria are infrequently encountered and their role in vaginal health is not well-understood.
  • Previous studies lack data on the prevalence and impact of Leptothrix on the vaginal microbiome.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of Leptothrix in women presenting with vulvovaginal symptoms.
  • To investigate the association of Leptothrix with other vaginal infections and conditions.
  • To explore risk factors for Leptothrix colonization.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of data from 3620 women, including 1847 referred for vulvovaginal symptoms.
  • Statistical analysis to calculate prevalence, relative risks (RR), and confidence intervals (CI).

Main Results:

  • Leptothrix was identified in 2.8% of the total cohort, with a mean age of 38.8 years.
  • The majority (63.7%) of women with Leptothrix had normal vaginal flora.
  • Leptothrix was associated with increased risk of candidiasis (RR 1.90) and decreased risk of bacterial vaginosis (RR 0.55) and cytolytic vaginosis (RR 0.11).
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection significantly increased Leptothrix risk (RR 3.0).
  • In women with vulvovaginal symptoms, Leptothrix prevalence was 2.4%, considered causative in 26.7% of these cases.

Conclusions:

  • Leptothrix colonization is rare and often occurs in the context of normal vaginal flora.
  • Leptothrix may alter the vaginal microbiome, increasing susceptibility to candidiasis while potentially protecting against bacterial vaginosis.
  • Further research is needed to confirm Leptothrix as a causative agent of vulvar symptoms.