Bacterial Vaginosis - STD information from CDC

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Any woman can get BV

Any woman can get BV.

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Some women with BV don't know they have it because they have no symptoms. Having BV can increase your chance of getting an STD.

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Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal condition in women ages 15-44.

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Treatment is especially important for pregnant women. Pregnant women with BV may deliver premature (early) or low birth-weight babies.

Highlights

2021 STI Treatment Guidelines – Bacterial Vaginosis – Updated diagnostic, treatment, and screening recommendations for STIs
(July 22, 2021)