Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 24 - Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems - Questions For Review - Fill in the Blanks - Page 780: 3

Answer

bacterial vaginosis

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Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal disease that occurs when the normal flora of vagina consisting of lactobacilli is replaced with a large number of bacteria like Gardnerella vaginalis and Mycoplasma hominis. 50% of the woman are asymptomatic while the rest might complain of symptoms such as grey vaginal discharge with fishy odor.
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