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Bacterial Vaginitis Definition
Common names:
  • Bacterial Infection of the Vagina
  • Bacterial Vaginitis
  • Gardnerella Vaginalis
  • Vaginitis Bacterial
  • Vaginitis due to Bacteria
  • Vaginitis Gardnerella
A woman with bacterial vaginitis has irritation and inflammation of the vaginal lining due to an overgrowth of bacteria. Images

Normally, bacteria and yeast live in the vagina without causing symptoms. Gardnerella bacteria is the most common cause of bacterial vaginitis.
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Last Updated: Aug 12, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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