Development of 3D-printed vaginal devices containing metronidazole for alternative bacterial vaginosis treatment

• Published in: International journal of pharmaceutics: X Vol. 5; p. 100142
• Main Authors: Utomo, Emilia, Domínguez-Robles, Juan, Anjani, Qonita Kurnia, Picco, Camila J., Korelidou, Anna, Magee, Erin, Donnelly, Ryan F., Larrañeta, Eneko
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.12.2023; Elsevier
• Subjects: 3D printing; Bacterial vaginosis; Intravaginal devices; Metronidazole; Mucoadhesive devices; Research Paper; Mucoadhesive devices; Bacterial vaginosis; Metronidazole; Intravaginal devices; 3D printing

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an abnormal condition caused by the change of microbiota in the vagina. One of the most common bacteria found in the case of BV is Gardnerella vaginalis, which is categorised as anaerobic facultative bacteria. Currently, the available treatment for BV is the use of antibi...