Tests for Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial Vaginosis Tests

References

Citations

  1. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2008). Screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy to prevent preterm delivery: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Annals of Internal Medicine, 148(3): 214–220.

  2. 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: Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS Last Updated: March 17, 2008
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease

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