Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis and Netherton's Syndrome
March 1999
in “
International Journal of STD & AIDS
”
TLDR Netherton's syndrome can cause frequent bacterial infections beyond just skin issues.
Netherton's syndrome, also known as 'bamboo hair' syndrome, was a rare disorder characterized by ichthyosiform dermatosis and distinctive hair shaft defects. It was commonly associated with atopy and recurrent infections, particularly affecting the skin. The document reported a case of a female patient with Netherton's syndrome who experienced severe recurrent bacterial vaginosis, highlighting the syndrome's potential impact on recurrent infections beyond the skin.