bacterial vaginosis
MONDO:0005316Mondo
Findings
No curated finding names bacterial vaginosis yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
Infection caused by bacterial overgrowth in the vagina. Most affected women are asymptomatic. When symptoms occur, they include foul-smelling vaginal discharge, vaginal itching, and burning. Risk factors include sexual activity with multiple partners and the use of vaginal douches and intrauterine devices. Up to a third of cases resolve without treatment. Antibiotic treatment is recommended when symptoms are present and for women that are pregnant at the time of infection.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0005316), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.