- An overview of the causes and symptoms of bacterial vaginosis
- A rundown of how bacterial vaginosis is diagnosed and treated
- Details on alternative treatments, preventive measures, and prognosis
Definition
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a type of vaginal infection in which the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted, allowing the overgrowth of harmful anaerobic bacteria at the expense of protective bacteria.
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