Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial Vaginosis is caused by Gardenalia Vaginalis (a Gram-positive to Gram – variable Pleomorphic nonmotile rod). Mobil uncus spp. (Gram-negative, anaerobic rods), and various other anaerobic bacteria. These microorganisms inhibit the vagina and rectum of 20% to 40% of healthy women suggesting an opportunities etiology, however, some consider the disease to be sexually transmitted. It is a condition that happens when there are too much of certain bacteria in the vagina.

Transmission of Bacterial Vaginosis disease:

• Organisms can be shared through intimate contact
• Through Sexual Contact
• Sharing of Sex-toys
• Oral-genital contact, and fingers

Risk factor of Bacterial Vaginosis:

Vaginosis of bacterial origin in typically a mild disease, and its risk factor is:

• Regularly using condom.
• Obstetric infections.
• Various adverse outcomes of Pregnancy.
• Pelvic inflammatory disease.
• Washing sex toys after every use
• Hormonal contraception.

Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis:

• Froth, fishy-smelling discharge.
• Thin white-on-grey vaginal discharge.
• Pain, burning, and itching in the vagina.
• Burning & when peeing.
• Itching outside of the vagina.

Diagnosis of Bacterial Vaginosis:

The bacterial vaginosis of diagnosis is:

• Microscopic observation of clue cell in the discharge
• Sample taken from vagina

Prevention of bacterial Vaginosis:

• No douching.
• Using condoms the right way when you have sex.
• No having more sex.
• limiting your number of sex partner.
• Avoid Spoiled water and food.
• Avoid touching your face.

Treatment:

Treatment for bacterial vaginosis with:

• Metronidazole.
• Metro Gel-vaginal.
• Nitazoxanide.