Bacterial vaginosis

Abstract

Bacterial vaginosis is an important public health issue, affecting women worldwide. Despite its increased incidence, the etiology is yet unclear. In all symptomatic cases, treatment must be started immediately to cure this condition that favors the acquirement of sexually transmitted diseases. Symptomatic pregnant women should always be treated, and treatment regimens are the same for pregnant and non-pregnant women. Possible complications of this disease include infertility, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, premature rupture of membranes, premature birth, intra-amniotic infections and postpartum endometritis.