Bacterial Vaginosis

external

• Causes

  • Gardnerella
  • Mycoplasma hominis
  • Intrauterine coil device
  • Bath liquids
  • Promiscuity

• Effects

  • Leuccorhoea
  • Foul vaginal odour
  • Clue cells
  • Miscarriage

• Parents

  • Gynaecological infection
  • Chronic bacterial infection

• Treatments

  • Metronidazole
  • Clindamycin

• Description

  • "Vaginosis : imbalance of naturally occurring bacterial flora. Shortage of lactobacilli
  • which means vagina is not as acidic as it should be. This allows other types of bacteria to grow. Foul discharge without redness or discomfort."