Is Bacterial Vaginosis a Sexually Transmitted Infection?

Presented At:
LabRoots - Infectious Disease Virtual Event 2019

Presented By:
Christina Muzny, MD, MSPH, FACP - Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Speaker Biography:
Dr. Christina Muzny obtained her medical degree at the Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center College of Medicine. She subsequently completed an internal medicine residency and an infectious diseases fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center prior to joining the infectious diseases faculty at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2010. Her clinical and research interests focus on HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (specifically vaginal infections) among sexual minority women of color and women with increased numbers of recent sexual partners.

Webinar:
Is Bacterial Vaginosis a Sexually Transmitted Infection?

Webinar Abstract:
Despite over 60+ years of research, the etiology of bacterial vaginosis (BV), the most common vaginal infection, remains controversial. Epidemiological data strongly suggest that BV is acquired via sexual transmission. This presentation will review pertinent epidemiological data regarding BV, particularly as it relates to sexual transmission. It will also discuss current hypotheses regarding the etiology of BV.

Learning Objectives:
1. Review the epidemiology of bacterial vaginosis (BV), particularly as it relates to sexual transmission
2. Discuss current hypotheses regarding the etiology of BV

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[cola_]

When a woman knows her body she will know where is comes from. I have ONLY gotten BV when my partners cheated. My body will pick up on it.

[smochi]

They need to update their research. Men need to be held accountable. I've only gotten bv after sex. And it's always from the same specific partner whereas with others I'm fine.

[evangel]

I appreciated watching this. I have issues I’ve dealt with for so long. Recurring UTI Interstitial Cystitis, and tricinomos lots growing up, but I don’t eat pork anymore so that’s not an issue. But have always been very sensitive to these issues. I’m Puerto Rican and Your thoroughness in looking at this resonated.

[tessaYah]

Yes, it is. BV is spread to women from men who had a std and didn't go get treatment. His turned into urethritis in men which leads to ED in men. They don't want to lose that money by treating urethritis because they make millions on ED medication

[mubieloize]

So is it a sexually transmitted infection?
What's up w all these bots.

[sugaplumalex]

i have only atopobium vaginae and mycoplasma hominis discovered through detailed microbiome testing through my naturopath. but 42:34 it says atopobium rarely occurs without gardnerella. ive also never been diagnosed with bv through normal gp swabs or ever had clue cells. can this mean i actually dont have gardnerella and i am an anomaly? also what does this mean for biofilm?

[lolodivine]

My bv comes 100% from my diet 😭 not sexually active and always been clean. I’m starting to hate my body because why can other women eat and smoke and drink and have good smelling vaginas but mine is so sensitive to anything literally. I even get other infections easier than your avg person. At an old warehouse job I had to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) and the ear plugs would give me insane ear infections and everyone else was fine… smh I hate this body.

[Vinaykumar-uggm]

hello sir.. i must say you have made a really informative video.. my wife was suffering from mild vaginosis and the reason was not known.. she was maintaining good hygiene and all still was not able to get rid of infection.. then on the advice of her sister she ordered planet ayurveda medication and is really satisfied with its result..

[Asiunia]

Is Womezon Remedy helpful to treat your bacterial vaginosis issue inherently ? I have read a lot of good things about this bacterial vaginosis secret remedy.

[NANCY-qiqv]

God bless Dr Emmanuel on YouTube. all my life I will keep thanking you for the great help and for your product which actually works in eradicating herpes virus out of my body system thank you sir ..

[destinyclay]

Is Womezon Remedy effective to fix your bacterial vaginosis issue naturally ? We've read many good things about this bacterial vaginosis remedy.

[nircoken]

Thank you for this I leaned a lot

Glad it was helpful now I’m free from hsv all thanks to you Dr Oseghale Sunday herbal home

[cathytilford]

My daughter has never been sexually active, & has bv.