bacterial vaginosis

Question 1

bacterial vaginosis pathogenesis

Answer 1

*The normal predominant
lactobacilli are replaced by
massive increases in
anaerobic species and
facultative aerobes.
* It is frequently seen
postmenopausal due to
low levels of estrogen
* Bacterial vaginosis is not
sexually transmitted

Question 2

bacterial vaginosis clinical features

Answer 2

thin ,off-white discharge with fishy odor, no vaginal inflammation

Question 3

bacterial vaginosis laboratory findings

Answer 3

*PH >4.5
*clue cells (kay word)
*positive whiff test (amine odor(fish) with potassium hydroxide)
*gardnerella

Question 4

bacterial vaginosis treatment

Answer 4

• metronidazole (500mg orally twice adday for 7 days )or clindamycin

Question 5

bacterial vaginosis complications

Answer 5

*increase risk of preterm birth
*increase risk of HIV ,HSV 2, gonorrhea,chlamydia & trichomonas infections