Bacterial vaginosis:A vaginalcondition特征by anabnormalvaginal dischargedue to anovergrowthof normal细菌inthevagina. Women with细菌lvaginosis also have fewer than the usual population of vaginal bacteria, called lactobacilli. Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis are vaginaldischargeand sometimes a fishy odor. Amicroscopicsignof bacterial vaginosis is an unusual vaginalcellcalled a clue cell. Treatment options includeoralantibiotics and vaginal gels. Bacterial vaginosis can cause premature labor and delivery, as well asinfectionof the amniotic fluid and of theuterusafter delivery. Therefore, screening and treatment for bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy may be done.
