Reproductive Tract Infections Research

SEP 10, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

The role of intestinal microbial metabolites in polycystic ovary syndrome: mechanistic insights and intervention prospects

Frontiers in Endocrinology

This is a narrative review synthesizing mechanistic evidence and intervention strategies for gut microbiota in PCOS, providing expert summary rather than original data or a practice-changing trial.

SEP 9, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus genotypes and associated factors among HIV-infected women in a reproductive age group attending antiretroviral therapy in Nekemte town, Oromia, Ethiopia

PLOS One

Single-centre cross-sectional study of prevalence and associated factors in a specific population; provides descriptive findings without a control group or intervention, suitable for hypothesis generation and local planning but requiring confirmation in broader populations.

SEP 8, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Uropathogenic Bacteria and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns in Community-Acquired UTIs: Evidence from a Regional Study in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases

Single-centre, retrospective laboratory surveillance of bacterial isolates with descriptive epidemiology and resistance patterns; provides local data to guide therapy but lacks clinical outcomes, prospective enrolment, or comparison groups.

SEP 2, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Estimating state-level chlamydia and gonorrhea incidence and prevalence among women living in the United States during 2019-2023: mathematical modeling analysis

Open Forum Infectious Diseases

Mathematical modeling study using indirect calibration to surveillance data; produces state-level estimates but lacks direct validation and relies on assumptions about undiagnosed infections.

AUG 28, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Veil-Based Collector Device Enabling Self-Collected Cervicovaginal Sampling for Site-of-Care Primary HPV-Based Cervical Cancer and Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening: A Pilot Feasibility Study in Romania

Diagnostics

Single-centre pilot feasibility study with uncontrolled design and surrogate endpoints (molecular detection); demonstrates technical capability and epidemiological associations but lacks comparative evidence or clinical outcome data needed to guide practice.

AUG 14, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Mycotic Abortion in Dogs- Current Prospectus

Indian Journal of Animal Research

Descriptive, uncontrolled sample collection with culture isolation findings; no comparative design, treatment protocol, or clinical outcomes reported; raises epidemiological questions about fungal abortion in dogs without intervention or validation.

AUG 13, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Nitrofurantoin treatment and prophylaxis for recurrent urinary tract infections in women: First-line for a reason

PLOS Pathogens

This is an expert commentary on guideline recommendations and existing evidence for nitrofurantoin in UTI treatment, synthesizing published trials and meta-analyses rather than reporting new primary data.

AUG 11, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Diagnostic Stewardship Among Sex Workers in Africa: A Perspective

Venereology

A perspective article synthesizing epidemiological evidence and expert recommendations on STI management, AMR, and diagnostic stewardship in sex workers across Africa, aligned with WHO strategy but not reporting original trial data.