Antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis

References

Citations

  1. Koumans EH, et al (2002). Indications for therapy and treatment recommendations for bacterial vaginosis in nonpregnant and pregnant women: A synthesis of data. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 35(Suppl 2): S152–S172.

  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2002). Diseases characterized by vaginal discharge section of Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines. MMWR, 51(RR-6): 42–48.

  3. Hillier S, Holmes KK (1999). Bacterial vaginosis. In KK Holmes et al., eds., Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 3rd ed., pp. 572–574. New York: McGraw-Hill.



Author: Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MSLast Updated: May 5, 2006
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease

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