Condition MeSH D016585

Vaginosis, Bacterial

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.

Also known as bacterial Vaginitis, bacterial Vaginoses, bacterial Vaginosis Updated 27 Jul 2026

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