“Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis and its associated risk factors using Gram’s staining and culture in pregnant women attending obstetric OP with white discharge at Government Maternity Hospital, Tirupati.”

Abstract

In women, Bacterial vaginosis is the commonest reproductive tract disorder of childbearing age worldwide and accounts for one-third of vaginal infections.1 It is distinguished by foul-smelling vaginal discharge, which on addition of 10% potassium hydroxide, gives a fishy odor. Other features like presence of clue cells, a few lactobacilli and polymorphonuclear leucocytes are also seen in Bacterial vaginosis.