BV is a vaginal dysbiosis resulting from replacement of normal hydrogen peroxide and lactic-acid–producing Lactobacillus species in the vagina with high concentrations of anaerobic bacteria, including G. vaginalis, Prevotella species, Mobiluncus species, A. vaginae, and other BV-associated bacteria.

2023年12月11日 · Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common, treatable, vaginal condition. BV can occur without sexual activity, but factors like douching and multiple partners increase the risk. It can increase the risk of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and complications during pregnancy. What is bacterial vaginosis (BV)?

2023年6月10日 · Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can cause discomfort and pain of the vagina. It happens when natural bacteria levels are out of balance. Balanced levels of bacteria help keep the vagina healthy. But when too much of some bacteria grow, it can lead to BV.

2024年1月22日 · Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection of the vagina. It results from a change in the normal balance of vaginal bacteria. BV is a very common vaginal infection. About...

2022年8月29日 · Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common infection caused by an imbalance of the vaginal flora. When "good" bacteria like lactobacillus are abnormally low, "bad" bacteria can overgrow, causing vaginal redness, itching, swelling, and a fishy-smelling discharge.

Sexual transmission of bacterial vaginosis has not been established however there is a strong association between acquisition of BV and young age of first sex, increased numbers of sex partners, exposure to new sex partners and lack of condom use for penile-vaginal sex.

2024年11月21日 · Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a very common cause of vaginal discharge among women of reproductive age. It is treatable and curable. BV prevalence varies across countries and population groups, but a recent systematic review and meta-analysis of the global BV prevalence among women of reproductive age range from 23–29%.

2014年1月23日 · Any woman can get bacterial vaginosis. Having bacterial vaginosis can increase your chance of getting an STD. What is bacterial vaginosis? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection caused when too much of certain bacteria change the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina. How common is bacterial vaginosis?

2017年6月7日 · Bacterial vaginosis (BV) results from an overgrowth of organisms that are normally present in the vagina. Usually, “good” bacteria outnumber “bad” bacteria in your vagina. But if bad bacteria become too numerous, they upset the …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common cause of unusual vaginal discharge. BV is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI), but it can increase your risk of getting an STI such as chlamydia. Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include: Half of women with …