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Vaginitis including bacterial vaginosis

D A Eschenbach1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington, Seattle.

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Bacterial vaginosis, a common genital infection, involves a 100-1000 fold increase in vaginal bacteria. This condition is linked to postpartum infections and preterm birth.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Bacterial vaginosis is a prevalent lower genital tract infection.
  • It is characterized by a significant increase in vaginal bacterial concentration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the association between bacterial vaginosis and adverse postpartum outcomes.
  • To underscore the link between bacterial vaginosis and preterm delivery.

Main Methods:

  • The study focuses on observational data regarding bacterial vaginosis prevalence.
  • Analysis of vaginal flora in infected versus non-infected women.

Main Results:

  • Women with bacterial vaginosis exhibit 100-1000 times higher bacterial counts per ml of vaginal flora.
  • A strong correlation has been established between this condition and postpartum infections.

Conclusions:

  • The elevated bacterial load in bacterial vaginosis is a significant factor in postpartum and posthysterectomy infections.
  • Bacterial vaginosis is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for preterm delivery.

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