title: [Anaerobic vaginosis].
abstract: The incidence of sexually transmitted diseases has increased in recent years. Anaerobic vaginosis, caused by Gardnerella vaginalis and anaerobic bacteria after subversion of the normal vaginal flora has only recently been the subject of specific studies using improved laboratory techniques.
authors.affiliation: Policlinico S. Matteo, Pavia, Clinica delle Malattie Infettive.
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Garavelli
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Chiapponi
mesh_terms: D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006194:Gardnerella vaginalis / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014621:Vagina / Q000382:microbiology; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D008795:Metronidazole
vernacular_title: La vaginosi da anaerobi.