questions
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the microbiology and risk factors associated with bacterial vaginosis
- List Amsel's diagnostic criteria for bacterial vaginosis
- Summarize current recommended treatment for bacterial vaginosis
- State treatment recommendations for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women
- Describe the potential impact of intravaginal clindamycin on the effectiveness of certain contraceptive methods
Authors
David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Editor-in-Chief, National STD Curriculum
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Professor of Medicine
Editor-in-Chief, National STD Curriculum
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures: None
Christina A. Muzny, MD, MSPH
Christina A. Muzny, MD, MSPH
Associate Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology, and Obstetrics & Gynecology
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Teaching faculty, Southeast STD/HIV Prevention Training Center
Associate Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology, and Obstetrics & Gynecology
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Teaching faculty, Southeast STD/HIV Prevention Training Center
Disclosures: Grants to Institution: Abbott, Gilead Sciences, Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Visby Medical
Consulting Fee: Abbot, BioMed Diagnostics, BioNTech, Cepheid, Roche
Honoraria: Abbott, Cepheid, SCYNEXIS, Visby Medical
Consulting Fee: Abbot, BioMed Diagnostics, BioNTech, Cepheid, Roche
Honoraria: Abbott, Cepheid, SCYNEXIS, Visby Medical
Reviewers
Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Emory University School of Medicine
Grady Health System
Disclosures: None
th Edition
This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled Bacterial Vaginosis and available until October 5th, 2021.
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