Evaluation and Management of Vaginitis

Bacterial Vaginosis and Preterm Birth: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature

“…Bacterial vaginosis results from an ecologic disturbance of the microbial flora of the vagina that is thought to result from an overgrowth of bacteria (30, 32). It has been variably described and may be characterized by thin or thick vaginal discharge and disagreeable genital odor (32, 33). However, the vaginal walls and cervix are not inflamed (33).…”

“…It has been variably described and may be characterized by thin or thick vaginal discharge and disagreeable genital odor (32, 33). However, the vaginal walls and cervix are not inflamed (33). Bacterial vaginosis has been found in 10–25% of patients in general ob/gyn clinics and in up to 64% of STD clinic patients (24,34,35).…”