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Bacterial Vaginosis

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      Learning Objectives

      • Discuss the microbiology and risk factors associated with bacterial vaginosis
      • List Amsel's diagnostic criteria for bacterial vaginosis
      • Summarize current recommended treatment for bacterial vaginosis
      • State treatment recommendations for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women
      • Describe the potential impact of intravaginal clindamycin on the effectiveness of certain contraceptive methods

      Authors

      David H. Spach, MD
      David H. Spach, MD
      Professor of Medicine
      Editor-in-Chief, National STD Curriculum
      Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
      University of Washington
      Disclosures: None
      Christina A. Muzny, MD, MSPH
      Christina A. Muzny, MD, MSPH
      Associate Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology, and Obstetrics & Gynecology
      Division of Infectious Diseases
      University of Alabama at Birmingham
      Teaching faculty, Southeast STD/HIV Prevention Training Center
      Disclosures: Grants to Institution: Abbott, Gilead Sciences, Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Visby Medical
      Consulting Fee: Abbot, BioMed Diagnostics, BioNTech, Cepheid, Roche
      Honoraria: Abbott, Cepheid, SCYNEXIS, Visby Medical

      Reviewers

      Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD

      Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
      Associate Professor of Medicine
      Division of Infectious Diseases
      Emory University School of Medicine
      Grady Health System

      Disclosures: None

      2nd Edition

      This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled Bacterial Vaginosis and available until October 5th, 2021.

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      • 0.75 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 0.75 MOC Part II Points, or
      • 0.75 CNE contact hours (does NOT qualify for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)

      CNE and CME Origination: February 1st, 2017
      CNE and CME Reviewed: September 11th, 2024
      CNE and CME Expiration: March 31st, 2025 (2nd Edition)

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