infection

Bacterial vaginosis

vaginosis (BV) is an of the caused by excessive growth of . Common symptoms include increased discharge that often smells like fish. The discharge is usually white or gray in color. Burning with urination may occur. Itching is uncommon. Occasionally, there may be no symptoms. Having BV approximately doubles the risk of infection by a number of sexually transmitted , including HIV/AIDS. It also increases the risk of early delivery among pregnant women.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

· discharge that often smells like fish, burning with urination

Causes — why it happens

·Imbalance of the naturally occurring in the

How it's found

·Testing the discharge

Prevention

·Probiotics

Complications

·Early delivery among pregnant women

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