DNA Test Aids Tailored Treatment for Vaginal Infection

What: Drexel researchers created a new DNA test to better treat bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common vaginal infection. Using standard lab procedures, the test can identify which antibiotics will work best for each patient, preventing unnecessary side effects and treatment recurrence.

Key Line: “‘If this test becomes available to patients, they can avoid taking the wrong antibiotic, avoiding additional potential side effects and financial costs,’ said lead author Katherine Innamorati, PhD, an instructor in Drexel University College of Medicine. ‘Faster treatment and better antibiotic stewardship is especially important for patients who may need to take multiple courses of antibiotics to fully eliminate the infection.’”

Source: Drexel University