Doctors are not exactly sure why bacterial vaginosis develops. Because it occurs more commonly in people who are sexually active, bacterial vaginosis is considered by some to be sexually transmitted. However, bacterial vaginosis also occurs in people who either are not sexually active or have been in long-term relationships with just one person.
In some women, bacterial vaginosis continues to return after treatment. Scientists don't understand why this happens. In some cases,...
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Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis (SBE) is a bacterial infection that produces growths on the endocardium (the cells lining the inside of the heart).... Read more »
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Overgrowth - intestinal bacteria; Bacterial overgrowth - intestineTreatmentThe goal is to treat the cause of the excess small intestinal bacteria... Read more »
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Uncomplicated urinary tract infection; UTI - acute; Acute bladder infection; Acute bacterial cystitis Treatment Antibiotics taken by... Read more »
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NBP; Prostatodynia; Pelvic pain syndrome; CPPS; Chronic nonbacterial prostatitis; Chronic genitourinary pain Treatment Treatment for... Read more »
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Bacterial gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by bacteria.Alternative NamesInfectious diarrhea - bacterial... Read more »