Meaning Bacterial vaginosis
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Bacterial vaginosis


A vaginal condition characterized by an abnormal vaginal discharge due to an overgrowth of normal bacteria in the vagina. Women with bacterial vaginosis also have fewer than the usual population of vaginal bacteria, called lactobacilli. Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis are vaginal discharge and sometimes a fishy odor. A microscopic sign of bacterial [..]
Source: medicinenet.com (offline)

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Bacterial vaginosis


Inflammation of the vulva and/or vagina — vaginitis — caused by a change in the balance of vaginal bacteria, which may be caused by vaginal intercourse or manual sex play, especially with a new partner.
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Bacterial vaginosis


A very common infection of the vagina which can cause smelly, fishy discharge.
Source: gettingiton.org.uk

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Bacterial vaginosis


An infection of the vagina caused by an overgrowth of the normal bacteria, which leads to an increased vaginal discharge.
Source: medindia.net

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the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age, which happens when the normal bacteria (germs) in the vagina get out of balance, such as from douching or from sexual contact. Symptoms [..]
Source: womenshealth.gov

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Bacterial vaginosis


A very common vaginal infection which results in discharge and soreness. It is caused by an imbalance in the types of bacteria in the vagina. It is not sexually transmitted and does not affect men.
Source: rcog.org.uk

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Bacterial vaginosis is an infection whereby micro-organisms which normally inhabit the vagina grow too quickly and become too concentrated. Micro-organisms that can cause bacterial vaginosis are Gardn [..]
Source: myvmc.com

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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 pat [..]
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Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is an imbalance of the healthy microflora in the vagina. Bad bacteria e.g. Gardnerella vaginalis overgrow and cause a ‘fishy’ smell, and a thin white/ grey discharge. It is estimated that 1 in 3 women have BV, and many of these women will suffer in silence. The most common BV treatment is with antibiotics, but the effect is [..]
Source: optibacprobiotics.co.uk (offline)

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Bacterial vaginosis


The vaginal version of halitosis, caused by an imbalance of the growth of harmful bacteria versus protective bacteria in the vagina. The condition is characterized by a thin, milky discharge with a fi [..]
Source: cltampa.com





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