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. 2021 Sep 2;19:194. doi: 10.1186/s12916-021-02077-3

Table 2.

Factors influencing the outcome of partner treatment trials

Enrolment hesitancy or resistance
Timely recruitment of partner
Study medication non-adherence
Barrier contraception use, especially during treatment
Concurrent sexual partnerships
Loss to follow up, particularly if treatment is effective

Selection bias of females with highly recurrent BV

(potential antimicrobial resistance, persistent tenacious biofilm)