Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection caused by an imbalance in the natural bacteria present in the vagina. To put in more simple words, it results when the “harmful” bacteria take over the “good” bacteria. The main culprit is Gardnerella vaginalis, a type of bacteria that normally lives inside the vagina. Other commonly involved organisms include Prevotella, Bacteroides, Peptostreptococcus and Fusobacterim. The precise … Continue reading BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS