Bacterial Vaginois

Were you looking for information about Bacterial Vaginosis? Bacterial vaginois is a common misspelling of bacterial vaginosis.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a condition caused by an imbalance in the bacteria that are normally present in the vagina. It is often accompanied by vaginal discharge with a "fishy" odor, itching, pain, and burning. Factors that can make a woman more likely to develop this infection include having multiple sex partners, not using a condom, and douching. Treatment for bacterial vaginosis usually consists of a course of antibiotics.

(Click Bacterial Vaginosis for more information about this type of infection, including how it is diagnosed and how it can be prevented. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on bacterial vaginosis.)