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how to diagnose bacterial vaginitis

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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is diagnosed using either clinical or laboratory criteria, as recommended by the SOGC 2015 guidelines
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Diagnostic criteria

Pathway
SOGC 2015
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Clinical criteria

Laboratory criteria

Molecular-based test

In conclusion, the diagnosis of BV can be made using clinical criteria such as Amsel's criteria, laboratory criteria such as the Nugent scoring system or Hay-Ison criteria, or a molecular-based test. The choice of diagnostic method may depend on the resources available and the specific clinical context.

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Bacterial vaginosis

Screening and diagnosis

Guidelines

Diagnostic criteria

Pathway
SOGC 2015