ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS (BV)

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS (BV)

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common genital tract infection in women during their reproductive years and it has been associated with serious health complications, such as preterm delivery and acquisition or transmission of several sexually transmitted agents. BV is characterized by a reduction of beneficial lactobacilli and a significant increase in number of anaerobic bacteria, including Gardnerella vaginalis, Atopobium vaginae, Mobiluncus spp., Bacteroides spp. and Prevotella spp.. BV involves the presence of a thick vaginal multi-species biofilm.  A biofilm comprises any syntrophic consortium of microorganisms in which cells stick to each other and often also to a surface. These adherent cells become embedded within a slimy extracellular matrix that is composed of extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs). The cells within the biofilm produce the EPS components, which are typically a polymeric conglomeration of extracellular polysaccharides, proteins, lipids and DNA. Because they have three-dimensional structure and represent a community lifestyle for microorganisms, they have been metaphorically described as "cities for microbes".  Similar to what happens in many other biofilm-related infections, standard antibiotics, like metronidazole, are unable to fully eradicate the vaginal biofilm, which can explain the high recurrence rates of BV. Furthermore, antibiotic therapy can also cause a negative impact on the healthy vaginal microflora.  In this light, we have created an all natural alternative treatment strategy that is capable of overcoming the biofilm associated with antibiotic resistance.  The formula consists of a fully saturated Ozonated Organic Olive Oil along, essential oils, and a spore biotic that have been clinically proven to eradicate biofilm and the bacteria associated with the biofilm community.  Please visit us today at www.biomeandbeyond.com
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