Bacterial vaginosis: A practical review

JAAPA. 2017 Dec;30(12):15-21. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000526770.60197.fa.

Abstract

Bacterial vaginosis is a common vaginal infection that causes discharge, odor, and irritation. It can predispose women to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV. Recurrent bacterial vaginosis may require prolonged treatment to return the vaginal flora to a normal predominately lactobacilli-dominated environment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Microbiota / drug effects
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / drug therapy*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / microbiology
  • Recurrence
  • Vagina / microbiology
  • Vaginosis, Bacterial / diagnosis*
  • Vaginosis, Bacterial / drug therapy*
  • Vaginosis, Bacterial / microbiology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents