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Bacterial vaginosis is caused when the good protective bacteria in the vagina die off, and the "bad" bacteria take over. These bacteria are typically anaerobes that are normally found in the rectal area.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoBacteria that dominate the vaginal flora in a BV infection include Gardnerella vaginalis or Mobiluncus, although other bacteria, such as Escherichia coli from the rectum have also been shown to cause the disease.
These bacteria are always present in the vaginal area, so other factors are determining that they become dominant and symptoms occur. The root cause for the conditions has not been determined, but there is a relation with the estrogen level.
The concept of prebiotics (LadyBalance) is that the condition occur due to the lact of nutrients for the lactic acid bacteria present in the vagina. It is known that the excretion of sugar is dependent of estrogen level. It is also in compliance with the fact, that diabetics and high sugar intake have influence on BV. Bacteria need nutrients to grow and dominate. Carbohydrates (lactose) are used for Growth and are converted to acid - directly establishing the healthy acid environment.
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∙ 13y agoBacterial vaginosis is not caused by a particular organism but is a change in the balance of normal vaginal bacteria.
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What is the cpt code for bacterial vaginosis?
Bacterial vaginosis is a diagnosis, not a procedure. The ICD9 code for bacterial vaginosis is 616.0.
What is vaginoses?
Vaginosis is a bacterial infection of the vagina, as opposed to thrush, which is caused by yeast.
Is it common to have bacterial vaginosis with an IUD?
Yes, most definitely. http://bacterial-vaginosis-info.com/what-is-bacterial-vaginosis/bv-causes
Does bacterial vaginosis mean you are pregnant?
Bacterial vaginosis does not mean that you are pregnant.
Can Amoxillian Cure Bacterial Vaginosis?
Amoxicillin will not cure Bacterial Vaginosis.
Is fluocinonide good for Bacterial vaginosis?
No, fluocinonide is completely ineffective against bacterial vaginosis.
Can bacterial vaginosis cause hepatitis?
Bacterial vaginosis does not cause hepatitis. It is an imbalance in the vaginal flora.
What std causes symptoms similar to bacterial vaginosis?
Most women with trichomiasis have bacterial vaginosis at the same time. In contrast, most women with bacterial vaginosis do not have trichomoniasis.
What are the male symptoms for bacterial vaginosis?
Male usually do not get infection from bacterial vaginosis.
What are the symptoms commonly associated with vaginosis?
The symptoms that are commonly associated with bacterial vaginosis are itching and fishy smelling discharge. The treatment for bacterial vaginosis is antibiotcs such as Penicillin.
Does ampicillin cure bacterial vaginosis?
Ampicillin does not cure bacterial vaginosis. It's more likely to make the symptoms worse. See your health care provider for accurate diagnosis and treatment of bacterial vaginosis.
Can the same infection that causes bacterial vaginosis spread to your mouth and eyes?
No, bacterial vaginosis can't spread to your mouth, eyes, or any other body part. Bacterial vaginosis isn't an infection in the true sense of the word; it's when there is an imbalance of the normal bacteria that should be found in the vagina, and an overgrowth of bacteria that are normally found in low numbers.
