In women with anaerobic vaginosis, is dequalinium chloride as effective as other oral and/or topical antibiotic treatments?
Abstract
Dequalinium chloride appears to have comparable efficacy and potentially fewer adverse effects compared to traditional antibiotics like metronidazole for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, although further long-term studies are needed.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Reproductive tract infections research
Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
Reproductive Health and Contraception
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 7 January 2026