Bacterial Vaginosis

Polymicrobial, nonspecific vaginitis associated with positive cultures of Gardnerella vaginalis and other anaerobic organisms and a decrease in lactobacilli. It remains unclear whether the initial pathogenic event is caused by the growth of anaerobes or a primary decrease in lactobacilli.

Also Known As:

Vaginosis, Bacterial; Bacterial Vaginitides; Bacterial Vaginitis; Bacterial Vaginoses; Vaginitides, Bacterial; Vaginoses, Bacterial; Nonspecific Vaginitis; Vaginitis, Bacterial; Vaginitis, Nonspecific

Infections: 526564
- Bacterial Infections and Mycoses: 1
  - Bacterial Infections: 24368
    - Bacterial Vaginosis: 1593
Urogenital Diseases: 126
- Genital Diseases: 114
  - Female Genital Diseases: 393
    - Vaginal Diseases: 51
      - Vaginitis: 1067
        Bacterial Vaginosis: 1593
- Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
  - Female Urogenital Diseases
    - Female Genital Diseases: 393
      - Vaginal Diseases: 51
        Vaginitis: 1067
        Bacterial Vaginosis: 1593

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