Bacteria in the vagina
The vagina is the female reproductive organs are highly susceptible to infection. Infections also occur because of disruption of ecosystem balance in the vagina. Vaginal ecosystem is a circle of life is influenced by two main elements, namely estrogen and Lactobacillus bacteria or good bacteria. With this level of acidity, Lactobacillus will be fertile and pathogenic bacteria (bad) will die.
In the vagina there is a wide range of bacteria, Lactobacillus 95 percent, 5 percent of the pathogen. In the conditions of the vaginal ecosystem balanced, pathogenic bacteria will not bother. Among other oral contraceptives, diabetes mellitus, antibiotic, menstrual blood, semen, spraying fluid into the vagina (douching), hormone disorders and symptoms such as pu
As reported by MedicineNet, Saturday (06/19/2010), symptoms of bacterial vaginosis are vaginal discharge and odor, usually accompanied by other symptoms. Many women with bacterial vaginosis actually have no symptoms at all, but others experience an unpleasant fishy odor with vaginal.
Amount of normal vaginal fluids can vary between one and another woman. In pregnancy, bacterial vaginosis can cause premature delivery, infection of the amniotic fluid, and uterine infection after delivery.
cause
Investigators have difficulty determining the cause of bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis usually occurs because of a reduction in the amount of hydrogen peroxide-producing lactobacilli in the normal vagina.
As a result, diagnosis and treatment is not as simple as identifying and eliminating one type of bacteria. The incorporation of the bacteria causing the infection is unknown.
However, the role of sexual activity in the development of this condition is not fully understood, as bacterial vaginosis can also occur in women who have never had sexual intercourse.
A common treatment for bacterial vaginosis is usually used antibiotics.