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Vaginosis. Vaginal microbiota.
Fernando Vazquez1, Ana Fernández-Blázquez2, Beatriz García3
1Servicio de Microbiología, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, España; Departamento de Biología Funcional, Universidad de Oviedo, Oviedo, España; Fundación de Investigación Oftalmológica, Instituto Oftalmológico Fernández-Vega, Oviedo, España; Fundación para la Investigación y la Innovación Biosanitaria del Principado de Asturias (FINBA), Oviedo, España; Grupo GEITS de la SEIMC.
Recent advances reveal bacterial vaginosis as a complex polymicrobial syndrome, likely sexually transmitted, with new diagnostic and treatment strategies. Aerobic vaginosis is also updated.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal condition with complex etiology.
- Previous understanding focused on single causative agents, but recent research points to a polymicrobial nature.
- The vaginal microbiome's role in BV pathogenesis is increasingly recognized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To update knowledge on bacterial vaginosis, including its pathogenesis, transmission, and diagnosis.
- To highlight BV as a probable sexually transmitted infection.
- To differentiate BV from aerobic vaginosis and discuss its diagnosis and treatment.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent scientific literature on the vaginal microbiome and bacterial vaginosis.
- Analysis of molecular diagnostic techniques for BV and aerobic vaginosis.
- Evaluation of novel therapeutic approaches for BV management.
Main Results:
- Bacterial vaginosis is now understood as a polymicrobial syndrome, challenging the 'one microorganism, one disease' dogma.
- Evidence suggests BV is a probable sexually transmitted infection.
- Advances in molecular diagnostics allow for better differentiation and detection of related conditions like aerobic vaginosis.
Conclusions:
- The study of the vaginal microbiome has significantly advanced our understanding of bacterial vaginosis.
- BV management requires considering its polymicrobial nature and potential sexual transmission.
- Updated diagnostic and therapeutic strategies are crucial for preventing frequent BV relapses.
