M. Minozzi, S. Gerli, G.C. Di Renzo, E. Papaleo, A. Ferrari

Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University La Sapienza, Rome (Italy)

The article “The efficacy and safety of a single dose of Polyhexamethylene Biguanide gynaecologic solution versus a seven-dose regimen of vaginal clindamycin cream in patients with bacterial vaginosis” by M. Minozzi, S. Gerli, G.C. Di Renzo, E. Papaleo, A. Ferrari, published in Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2008; 12 (1): 59-65–PMID: 18401974 has been retracted by the Authors in accordance with the Publisher and the Editor in Chief.

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The authors were informed of the ongoing investigation and were asked to provide original data and clarify several other issues. In response, the authors requested the retraction of the manuscript, citing discrepancies related to the article and expressing a lack of confidence in the accuracy of the information submitted.

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M. Minozzi, S. Gerli, G.C. Di Renzo, E. Papaleo, A. Ferrari
Retraction Note: The efficacy and safety of a single dose of Polyhexamethylene Biguanide gynaecologic solution versus a seven-dose regimen of vaginal clindamycin cream in patients with bacterial vaginosis

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
Year: 2025
Vol. 29 - N. 7
Pages: 347-347
DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202507_37337

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Published online: 31 Jul 2025