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Introduction: Bacterial vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age, and it is sometimes accompanied by discharge, odor, pain, ... more about Bacterial vaginosis.

Bacterial vaginosis: Bacterial vaginal infection. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Bacterial vaginosis is available below.

Symptoms of Bacterial vaginosis

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Medical Textbooks Online about Bacterial vaginosis

Medical Books Excerpts
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs"
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms"
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms"
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care"
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)"
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)"
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis"
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses"
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics"
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms"

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Diagnostic Tests for Bacterial vaginosis

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  • Vaginal fluid tests
  • Litmus paper test of vaginal acidity
  • Microscopic examination of vaginal discharge
  • Vaginal discharge culture

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Bacterial vaginosis?

Misdiagnosis and Bacterial vaginosis

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Causes of Bacterial vaginosis

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Treatments for Bacterial vaginosis

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Diagnosis of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Diagnosis of Vulvovaginal CandidiasisThe first step in effective treatment for vulvovaginal candidiasis is correct diagnosis to rule out bacterial vaginitis and establish species of...

Treatment of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Treatment of Vulvovaginal CandidiasisAppropriate treatment for vulvovaginal candidiasis depends on a variety of factors including severity of symptoms, species of yeast and patient...

 
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Reseach about Bacterial vaginosis

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Clinical Trials for Bacterial vaginosis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Bacterial vaginosis include:

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Statistics for Bacterial vaginosis

Types of Bacterial vaginosis

  • Bacteroides bacteria
  • Gardnerella vaginalis bacteria
  • Gardnerella
  • Mobiluncus bacteria
  • Mycoplasma hominis bacteria

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Article Excerpts about Bacterial vaginosis

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV): DSTD (Excerpt)

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age, and it is sometimes accompanied by discharge, odor, pain, itching, or burning. (Source: excerpt from Bacterial Vaginosis (BV): DSTD)

Vaginitis Due to Vaginal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID (Excerpt)

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginitis symptoms among women of childbearing age. Previously called nonspecific vaginitis or Gardnerella-associated vaginitis, BV is associated with sexual activity. (Source: excerpt from Vaginitis Due to Vaginal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)

Vaginal Infections & Vaginitis: NWHIC (Excerpt)

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginitis symptoms among women of childbearing age. BV (previously called nonspecific vaginitis) can be transmitted through sexual activity although the organisms responsible also have been found in young women who are not sexually active. (Source: excerpt from Vaginal Infections & Vaginitis: NWHIC)

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