What Causes BV?
10. Prognosis
BV cases that are uncomplicated usually resolve with antibiotic treatment. The prognosis for uncomplicated BV is usually excellent. In complicated cases of BV that result in other infections, it can lead to more serious sequelae such as pelvic inflammatory disease, salpingitis, and endometritis. Left untreated, it can cause complications in pregnancy such as premature rupture of membranes, chorioamnionitis, premature labor, and postpartum endometritis.
BV also increases the risk of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Intravaginal practices for women play an important role in the possibility of developing BV. BV also increases the risk of postgynecological procedure and postabortion infections.
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