Bacterial vaginosis: Etiology and modalities of treatment—A brief note

A large women population of the world is suffering from a vaginal infection commonly known as bacterial vaginosis. The disease is associated with the decrease in the lactobacilli count in the vagina. Till date, there is a lack of full proof treatment modalities for the cure of the disease. The treatment includes the use of antimicrobials and/or acidifying agents and probiotics, either separately or in combination. This note discusses about the etiology and the various present-day modalities of treatment of bacterial vaginosis.

• Publication year

  2011

• Venue

  Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences

• Publication date

  2011-10-01

• Fields of study

  Medicine

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  DOI 10.4103/0975-7406.90102PMID 22219582PMCID 3249696
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