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Gardnerella Vaginalis

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Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

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WHO IS SUSCEPTIBLE? HOW IS THE DISEASE ACQUIRED?

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WHO IS SUSCEPTIBLE? HOW IS THE DISEASE ACQUIRED?

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Usually a result of the normal bacteria in the vagina becoming out of balance and growing too much. Any and all females can possibly acquire this with or without regard to sexual habits.

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A physician or NP performs a vaginal exam, obtains cells from the vagina, & views cells under microscope using a wet mount w/ normal saline. BV is shown on the bottom right

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*Thin, white, gray, or greenish vaginal discharge
*Foul / fishy smelling vaginal odor
*Vaginal itching
*Dysuria

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Yes! It is usually treated with oral antibiotics such as Metronidazole, Clindamycin, or Tinidazole

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Not necessarily, but risk can be reduced. .
*Maintain a sexually monogamous relationship
*Avoid douching
*Maintain proper vaginal hygiene

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CLUE CELLS vs NORMAL VAGINAL EPITHELIAL CELLS

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CLUE CELLS vs NORMAL VAGINAL EPITHELIAL CELLS

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On the left, clue cells indicating bacterial vaginosis. On the right, absence of clue cells / normal vaginal cells.

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GENERAL INFO REGARDING Gardnerella Vaginalis Pathogen:

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GENERAL INFO REGARDING Gardnerella Vaginalis Pathogen:

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*Gardnerella Vaginalis is an anaerobic bacterium
*This bacteria is non-motile, non-sporing micro-aerophilic coccobaccilus.
*Although Gram-varible, because the cell wall contains lipopolysaccharide, it has the appearance of gram negative.
*It is the must common cause of the disorder bacterial vaginosis.
*This bacteria can be transmitted sexually.