Bacterial Vaginosis: A Case Study

Bacterial Vaginosis is a common condition. It is the most frequent vaginal complaint in women and young girls age 14 to 44. My research shows that approximately 29% of women in the US are disturbed by, bacterial vaginosis.It is found in about 25% of pregnant women in the US and approximately 60% of women who have an STD. Bacterial vagnios produces a discharge, from an overgrowth of unusual bacteria in the vagina. In the past, the condition was called gardneralla vaginitis, after the bacteria that was thought to cause the infection. Now it is called bacterial vaginosis, reflecting the fact that there are a number of bacteria that naturally live in the vaginal area and may grow out of control. The gardnerella organism is not the only villain causing the diagnostics. When these different species of bacteria become unstable, a woman can have a vaginal secretion with a vile odor. Bacterial vaginosis is

not serious, but it can cause alarming symptoms. Any woman with an unusual discharge, which can be yellowish or whitish should be assessed so that more serious infections such as, chlamydia and gonorrhea can be ruled out. Symptoms may also resemble those found in a yeast infection of the vagina and trichomoniasis a STD, these conditions must also be eliminated in woman with vaginal symptoms. (Toppler M.C, (September 29, 2014) Bacterial bagnios Retrieved from www.medcinenet come/bacterial _vagnosis)
Infection and Causes
Researchers have a difficulty determining exactly what causes bacterial vagnios. At present, it seems to be a mixture of multiple bacteria must be blended together for the trouble to cultivate. Bacterial vaginosis usually features a decrease in the number of normal hydrogen peroxide producing lactobacilli in the vagina. Instantaneously, there is an increase in the concentration of the other types of bacteria, especially anaerobic bacteria. As a result the diagnosis and analysis are not as simple as identify and eradicating a single bacteria.
Squamous bacteria cells of BV
Symptoms and Treatments
While most cases of bacterial vaginosis may dissipate on their own, it suggested that medical treatment be given if an infection is indicated. If you are pregnant to avoid the development of complications. The most bothersome symptom of a bacterial infection is, vaginal discharge and the presence of a pungent odor after sex. Women may also notice the presence of these symptoms while urinating or while performing personal hygiene routines. Antibiotics are the recommend treatment for bacterial vaginosis. A few antibiotic remedies are used and include, metronidazole taking oral or vaginally and imidazole an antibiotic that has shown to be successful in treating bacterial vaginosis, and may have less side effects than metronidazole. The reappearance of bacterial vaginosis is possible, even after successful treatment. More than half of those treated experience a repeat in symptoms within 12 months. It is unclear why so many recurrences of the infection develop. With a present of symptoms, a second course of antibiotic is generally prescribed. Bacterial vaginosis should be treated with antibiotics. There have been no effective home remedies, shown that can treat this condition. However, the use of hydrogen peroxide and probiotic has been attempted in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, but the results have been inconsistent and do not show a clear benefit.
Prevention
Because the causes and development of bacterial vaginosis are poorly understood, it can be difficult to take measures to prevent it from occurring. Reducing certain risk factors, such as limiting the number of sex partners, wearing condoms during sex, not smoking, avoid vaginal douching, and taking all medication as directed when being treated for bacterial bagnios, can help reduce the risk of developing of the infection.(Bacterial Vaginios, Causes, Treatment-What is the…(n.d.) Retrieved from http://www.medicenet.com/bacterial_vaginosis_causes _symptoms.)

Facts and Myths
Bacterial v aginosis refers to the overgrowth of bacteria. Which are present in a vagina and is not an STD. The infection if it travels can seriously damage the reproductive organs, leading to miscarriage and premature births. It can also lead to PID in some women after a hysterectomy and other gynecological procedures. It is not possible to contract the infection from toilet seat, swimming pools, hot tubs or touching contaminate objects. However, douching, feminine hygiene sprays, harsh soaps with a lot of perfumes can throw of the pH. In the vagina leading to an infection. Wearing tight clothing does not cause bacterial vaginosis, but avoid clothing, underwear and pantyhose that do not have a cotton crotch. You should also limit your sexual partners and wear condoms to lower your risk of a bacterial infection. Another way you can prevent bacterial infection is wiping, from front to back (away from the vagina after bowel movements, to avoid spreading bacteria from the rectum to the vagina) Lastly, you can really reduce your chances of getting a bacterial vaginosis, by choosing not to use the Mirena IDU as your birth control. Why? Because it’s a good place for that bad bacteria to live and breed. This device can stay in the vagina for at least five years. Making it a perfect place for bacteria to growth and get out of control. Therefore, following the suggestion that I have mentioned women should be able to detect if they have a bacterial infection, and seek the proper medical care to cure it. This should prevent future complications later on down the line. (TopplerMC (September29) Bacterial Vaginosis Retrieved from www.medcinenet.com /bacterial vaginsios)

Works Cited

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Retrieved September 29, 2014 from http://
www.gov/std/hv/default.htn.

Jeffery D Klaussner, MD, Edward W. Hook III MD (2007). Current Diagnosis& Treatment of

Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 2007 Retrieved October 08, 2014 from access medicine

MH medical.com/ context.aspx? Booked= 3698&sectioned=3914774.Chapter 1 section II

Etheric JS. Clark DS; Slater ED (2014) Disease Screening. In Esherherick J.S. Clark D.S. Slater

End, (Ends) Current Practice Guideline in Primary Care 2014 Retrieved October 08, 2014

From http:// access medicine.mh medical/com context asp? Booked =9258 Section=

52961735,

National institutes of Health up to date information on HV; Retrieved September 29, from

http://wwwn/n go fact sheets/hvnt.htt

Toppler M.C (September29) Bacterial Vaginosis. Retrieved from www.mediencenet.com/bacterial_vagnosis

Bacterial Vagnosis, Causes, Treatment-What is the… (n.d.) Retrieved from http:www.medicenet.com

/bacterial_vaginosis_causes_symptoms.