Vaginosis, Bacterial
| Definition: |
Polymicrobial, nonspecific vaginitis associated with positive cultures of Gardnerella vaginalis and other anaerobic organisms and a decrease in lactobacilli. It remains unclear whether the initial pathogenic event is caused by the growth of anaerobes or a primary decrease in lactobacilli. |
| Notes: |
coord IM with specific bacterium/infections heading (IM) or specific bacterium (IM) if no precoord bact/infect term exists; DF: VAGINOSIS BACT |
| Previously Indexed: |
Bacterial Infections (1983-1991),Vaginitis (1983-1991) |
Vaginosis, Bacterial Definitions and Terms
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