The Vaginal Microflora of Pig-Tailed Macaques and the Effects of Chlorhexidine and Benzalkonium on This Ecosystem

Abstract

These observations demonstrate that the vaginal microflora of the pig-tailed macaque is a useful model in which to further evaluate newly developed intravaginal contraceptives that may be microbicidal and/or virucidal before widespread intravaginal use in women.