What does bacterial vaginosis mean?

In recent years, it is believed that bacterial vaginosis (BV) is caused by the imbalance of vaginal flora, the reduction of lactobacilli, and the proliferation of other pathogens such as Gardnerella, various anaerobic bacteria, and Campylobacter. BV is actually a mixed infection dominated by Gardnerella. Due to the unclear understanding of its pathogen, it was once called Haemophilus vaginitis, Corynebacterium vaginitis, and nonspecific vaginitis. It was not until 1984 that it was officially named BV at a special international conference in Sweden.

Causes

In recent years, it is believed that the occurrence of BV is due to the imbalance of vaginal flora and the reduction of lactobacilli, which leads to the massive reproduction of other pathogens such as Gardnerella, various anaerobic bacteria, and Vibrio campylobacter. BV is actually a mixed infection dominated by Gardnerella.

symptom

About 10% to 50% of patients have no symptoms. Those with symptoms often complain of increased vaginal discharge with an odor, which may be accompanied by mild vulvar itching or burning sensation.

Signs

Examination showed that the leucorrhea was uniform and consistent, with a large amount of thin leucorrhea, and the vaginal mucosa had no inflammation such as redness, swelling or congestion, and no infection with Trichomonas, Candida or gonococci. The cleanliness was mostly grade I.