[Bacterial vaginosis].
Bacterial vaginosis is the most prevalent microbiological cause of vaginal discharge. Sexual intercourse is considered as a main risk factor, however, bacterial vaginosis is not a true sexually transmitted disease and characterized as a dysbalance in the vaginal microbiological ecosystem. The diagnosis is based on the characteristic vaginal discharge, a pH greater than 4.5, a positive whiff test and on presence of clue cells. In therapy nitroimidazoles p.o. are considered as treatment of choice. Bacterial vaginosis is a significant risk factor for ascending as well as postoperative and pre- and post-partum genital infections.
Hoyme
U B
UB
Zentrum für Frauenheilkunde am Universitätsklinikum, Essen.
D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007973:Leukorrhea / Q000382:microbiology*; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000382:microbiology*; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000382:microbiology*
Bakterielle Vaginose.