Tests for Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial Vaginosis Tests

References
Citations
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2002). Screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy: Recommendations and rationale. American Family Physician, 65(6): 1147–1150.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2002). Diseases characterized by vaginal discharge section of Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines. MMWR, 51(RR-6): 42–48.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: April 28, 2006
Medical Review:	Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease
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Topic Contents
	Test Overview
	Why It Is Done
	How To Prepare
	How It Is Done
	How It Feels
	Risks
	Results
	What Affects the Test
	What To Think About
	References
	Credits