| vaginosis | Disease of the vagina. Bacterial vaginosis, infection of the vagina of humans that may be caused by Gardnerella vaginalis. Characterised by excessive, sometimes malodorous, discharge. Synonym: Gardnerella vaginitis, non-specific vaginitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| vaginosis, bacterial | Polymicrobial, non-specific vaginitis associated with positive cultures of gardnerella vaginalis and other anaerobic organisms and a decrease in lactobacilli. It remains unclear whether the initial pathogenic event is caused by the growth of anaerobes or a primary decrease in lactobacilli. (12 Dec 1998) |