BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS

bacterial vaginosis: translation

(bak-te\'re-ěl vaj\'ī-no\'sis)

Bacterial vaginosis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Gardnerella vaginalis, Mobiluncus spp., Mycoplasma hominis, and various anaerobic bacteria. Although a mild disease it is a risk factor for obstetric infections and pelvic inflammatory disease.