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BV
Fast and Accurate Detection of Bacterial Vaginosis
Clinical Relevance
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BV is caused by an imbalance of naturally occurring bacterial flora.
BV is not classified as an STD but may be related to sexual activity.1
Typical diagnostic criteria include discharge, odour, pH evaluation and
microscope examination microorganisms
The most common treatment is antibiotic therapy.
Diagnosis of BV by genetic testing is equally sensitive but more rapid
than conventional methods.3
Clinical Utility
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An estimated 33% of women will contract BV at some time during their lives.2
u Studies show that subclinical iron deficiency is a strong predictor of bacterial vaginosis
in pregnant women.4
u A longitudinal study showed a link between psychosocial stress and bacterial vaginosis
independent of other risk factors.5
Microorganisms Tested
 B. fragilis
 Mob. mulleris
 Ato vaginae
 G. vaginalis
 Mob. curtis
 Pre. biviae
Sample Type and Volume
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Whole blood, saliva or buccal swabs (Natural Molecular Buccal Swab Kits Preferred)
Vaginal swab
References
1. http://www.stdservices.on.net/std/bacterial_vaginosis/facts.htm
2. http://www.nationaljewish.org/healthinfo/conditions/ntm/diagnosis.aspx
3. Gazi H, Degerli K, Kurt O, et al. (2006). “Use of DNA hybridization test
for diagnosing bacterial vaginosis in women with symptoms suggestive of infection”. APMIS 114 (11): 784–7. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0463.2006.
apm_485.x. PMID 17078859
4. Verstraelen, H; Delanghe, J; Roelens, K; Blot,S; Clauys, G and Temmermann, M (2005): Subclinical iron deficiency is a strong predictor of
bacterial vaginosis in early pregnancy.BMC Infect Dis. 2005; 5: 55.
5. Nansel,TR; Riggs, MA; YU, KF and Andrews, WW: The association of
psykhosocial stress and bacterial vaginosis in a longitudinal cohort Am.J
Obst. Gynecol. 194, (2), p 381-386.
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