Bacterial Vaginosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the pathology of bacterial vaginosis?
A
Poor hygiene
—>
Decreased levels of hydrogen peroxide producing lactobacillus
–>
Increase in vaginal pH
–>
Overgrowth of normal vaginal anaerobes
2
Q
What is the most common causative organism of bacterial vaginosis?
A
Gardnerella Vaginalis
3
Q
What type of bacteria is gardnerella vaginalis?
A
Anaerobe
4
Q
Symptoms?
A
Discharge
Itchiness
5
Q
What type of discharge is seen in bacterial vaginosis?
A
Watery/grey
Yellow/smelly
May be worse after period/sex
6
Q
Investigation?
A
Vaginal exam
Gram stain
- Smear
7
Q
What may be seen on vaginal exam?
A
Thin homogenous discharge
8
Q
Treatment?
A
Metronidazole
- Oral/vaginal
Clindamycin
- Vaginal
