Vaginosis, Bacterial

**Definition:** Polymicrobial, nonspecific 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.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.150.252.954 - C12.050.351.500.894.906.800 - C12.100.250.894.906.800

**Synonyms:** - Bacterial Vaginitis - Bacterial Vaginitides - Vaginitides, Bacterial - Vaginitis, Bacterial - Vaginitis, Nonspecific - Bacterial Vaginoses - Vaginoses, Bacterial - Bacterial Vaginosis