Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Bacterial Vaginosis(Free Handout)

Overview

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is characterized by the overgrowth of certain bacteria in the vagina, including Gardnerella vaginalis, Gardneralla mobiluncus, and Mycoplasma hominis. Bacterial vaginosis is often underdiagnosed because many women assume they have a yeast infection and treat symptoms with over-the-counter medications.

Incidence and Prevalence

Bacterial vaginosis accounts for 60% of vulvovaginal infe...Read the full article