Bacterial Vaginosis Test

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This test for bacterial vaginosis is intended to aid in the diagnosis of BV using patient-collected vaginal swab specimens from females with a clinical presentation consistent with vaginitis and/or vaginosis. With Quest, you can get a BV test by buying this test online and get testing at a nearby location – no doctor’s visit required. Included with your purchase, if your test results are abnormal, an independent physician may be able to provide you with treatment options. Bacterial vaginosis is caused by an overgrowth of normal bacteria in the vagina. It is the most common vaginal condition in women ages 15-44. Although BV is not a conventional STI, it is associated with sexual activity, and can be passed to same-sex partners. BV can be treated with antibiotics. Untreated, it sometimes goes away on its own; however, treatment can help avoid chronic symptoms or other associated health risks like having an increased chance of getting or transmitting other sexually transmitted infections (STIs, also called STDs).

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