PREVALENCE OF BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS AMONG SEXUALLY ACTIVE WOMEN ATTENDING THE CDC CENTRAL CLINIC TIKO, SOUTH WEST REGION, CAMEROON | Zendy

Elvis Achondou Akomoneh | Zendy; Foche Francis Fumoloh | Zendy; Aseneck Christian Aseneck | Zendy; Abong Ralph Awah | Zendy; Ajonia Marcelus Utokoro | Zendy

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PREVALENCE OF BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS AMONG SEXUALLY ACTIVE WOMEN ATTENDING THE CDC CENTRAL CLINIC TIKO, SOUTH WEST REGION, CAMEROON

Author(s) -

Elvis Achondou Akomoneh,

Foche Francis Fumoloh,

Aseneck Christian Aseneck,

Abong Ralph Awah,

Ajonia Marcelus Utokoro

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

african journal of infectious diseases

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.386

H-Index - 11

eISSN - 2505-0419

pISSN - 2006-0165

DOI - 10.21010/ajid.v10i2.4

Subject(s) - bacterial vaginosis , medicine , population , gynecology , vaginal discharge , lactobacillus , vaginitis , obstetrics , vagina , vaginal secretion , environmental health , surgery , biology , food science , fermentation

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a polymicrobial, superficial vaginal infection involving a reduction in the amount of hydrogen peroxide-producing Lactobacillus and overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria. Common symptoms include increased fishy smelling vaginal discharge which is usually white or gray in color. Burning with urination may occur and itching is uncommon. Risk factors include douching, new or multiple sex partners, antibiotics, and use of intrauterine device among others.

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