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Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis is a mild infection in the vagina caused by a type of bacteria . ... Too many anaerobes can cause bacterial vaginosis. ...
Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginitis symptoms among women of childbearing age. ... Bacterial vaginosis reflects a change in the vaginal ecosystem. ... A change in sexual partners and douching may increase the risk of acquiring bacterial vaginosis.
The primary symptom of Bacterial vaginosis is an abnormal, odorous vaginal discharge. ... Some women have bacterial vaginosis without any symptoms. ... This sample will be tested by a healthcare worker who will examine a sample of the vaginal fluid under a microscope, either stained or in special lighting, to detect the presence of the organisms associated with Bacterial vaginosis. They can make a diagnosis based on the absence of lactobacilli, the presence of numerous "clue cells" (cells from the vaginal lining that are coated with Bacterial vaginosis organisms), a fishy odor, and decreased acidity or change in pH of vaginal fluid.
Bacterial vaginosis is an infection, but it is not one that you can not contact from someone else.
Approximate Word count = 892
Approximate Pages = 3.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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