Use of copper intrauterine device is not associated with higher bacterial vaginosis prevalence in Thai HIV-positive womenFootnote^*

* Study team: Chonthicha Muangma, Jaravee Jamthong, Yosita Kaewchongoen, Rosalin Kriengsinyot, Somsong Teeratakulpisarn, Tippawan Pankam, Yada Kunpalin, Yanisar Chanpoon, Kanitta Pussadee, Kamonthip Langevattana, Wanida Ratchasee, Orathai Chaiya, Ratchadaporn Meksena, Chatsuda Auchieng, Sumanee Nilgate, Nipat Teeratakulpisarn, Sasiwimol Ubolyam, Tanakorn Apornpong, Jintanat Ananworanich, Nadia Kancheva Landolt, Nittaya Phanuphak and Surasith Chaithongwongwatthana.

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