Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal disorder, characterised by an imbalance of the normal bacterial flora. A reduction in lactobacillus species occurs together with an increase in the diversity and load of commensal anaerobic bacteria.

While the number of BV-associated species is quite high, the detection of just a few bacterial species is enough for accurate diagnosis. Gardnerella vaginalis and/or Atopobium vaginae were shown to be in a high concentration in almost all BV cases. Hence these bacteria are considered as BV markers.
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Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by Candida albicans and more rarely by other Candida species. Candidas can be commensal, or under some conditions, can increase spontaneously or in response to disturbance of vaginal flora (for instance in case of antibiotic therapy).
Vaginitis and Vaginosis 12-well (Ref 87124)*