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Bacterial Vaginosis MicroRounds

Unit V: Consequences of Bacterial Vaginosis

About this Unit

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is associated with significantly increased risk of adverse outcomes, including the acquisition and transmission of HIV and acquisition of HSV-2, HPV, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis. This module will review the data on BV as a strong risk factor for contemporaneous and subsequent STIs.