(III) Fastidious Gram Negative Rods (2) Bacillary Vaginosis Flashcards
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Bacillary Vaginosis is NOT an organism but […]
What are some risk factors?
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What are the key criterias?
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Treatment?
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Bacillary Vaginosis is NOT an organism but a disturbance of vaginal bacterial flora, causing smelly vaginal discharge
What are some risk factors?
Douching, multiple or new sex partners
What are the key criterias?
- pH > 4.5
- Smell (after KOH)
- CLUE CELLS
Treatment?
Metronidazole
” Bacterial vaginosis is NOT a STD. But having sex with a new partner, or multiple partners, may increase your risk for BV. And sex sometimes leads to BV if your partner’s natural genital chemistry changes the balance in your vagina and causes bacteria to grow.”
