Bacterial vaginosis
Last Updated: 2023-07-07
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: MF3A
Last Updated: 2023-07-07
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: MF3A
Gardner 1955.
Gardnerella vaginalis infection, amine colpitis.
Inbalance of the vaginal flora in favour of obligate anaerobic bacteria and Gardnerella vaginalis.
Frequent, up to 30% prevalence, among sex workers > 50%.
Risk factors are changing sexual partners, regular vaginal douches, etc.
Sexually transmitted infection with Gardnerella vaginalis. The proliferation of gram-negative.
Vulvovaginitis and colpitis with serous, thin, homogeneously whitish (no white stipples), discharge with a fishy odour. Amines are produced by anaerobic bacteria and smell like rotten fish.
Vulva, esp. vagina.
Condom.
General measures
Topical therapy
Systemic therapy
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