Bacterial Vaginosis
Last Updated: 2020-08-07
ICD11: MF3A
Last Updated: 2020-08-07
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: MF3A
Gardner 1955.
Gardnerella vaginalis infection, amine colpitis.
Imbalance of the vaginal flora in favour of obligatory anaerobic bacteria and Gardnerella vaginalis.
Common, up to 30% prevalence, in sex workers > 50%.
Risk factors are changing sexual partners, regular vaginal showers, etc.
Sexually transmitted infection with Gardnerella vaginalis. The proliferation of gram-negative.
Vulvovaginitis and colpitis with serous, thin, homogeneously whitish (no white spots), discharge with fishy odour. Amines are formed by anaerobic bacteria and smell like spoiled fish.
Vulva, especially vagina.
Condom.
General measures
Topical therapy
Systemic therapy
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