CLINICAL AND LABORATORY CHARACTERISTICS OF PERIPHERAL BLOOD CELL ELEMENTS AND THE FUNCTIONAL STATE OF THE ENDOTHELIUM IN WOMEN WITH BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS
Keywords:
Bacterial vaginosis, peripheral blood cells, endothelial function, women’s health, clinical characteristics, laboratory characteristics, systemic responseAbstract
This study looks at the clinical and laboratory characteristics of peripheral blood cell components, as well as the endothelial function in women who have been diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis (BV). The study examines changes in blood parameters and endothelial function to better understand the effects of BV on different biological systems. The findings show significant changes in blood cell counts and endothelial indicators, indicating a systemic response to BV. These findings could improve diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for women with this illness.
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