Bacterial Vaginosis: More questions than answers
Dr Catriona Bradshaw talks about what GPs need to know about Bacterial Vaginosis. Bacterial Vaginosis is the most common cause of abnormal discharge in women of reproductive age and yet the precise pathophysiology is contraversial. Research is continuing into the cause of this disease, whether or not it is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) and to establish effective evidence based treatments. BV is diagnosed with the Amsel or Nugent methods and treatment is with oral metronidazole or vaginal clindamycin with the aim to reduce symptoms and/or prevent complications (Source: Australian Family Physician audio)
Source: Australian Family Physician audio - May 31, 2009 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Tags: Podcasts Source Type: podcasts
