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Bacterial vaginosis is the overgrowth of certain bacteria in the vagina, such as Gardnerella vaginalis. It is easily treated once recognized. Warning: this quiz covers a sensitive topic. Don't take it if you are easily offended.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcb52. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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dcb52

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5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
297,668

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. Our first questions cover the incidence of bacterial vaginosis. The incidence of vaginosis may be underestimated by women, even though they may have this infection.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Colonization: Many women have Gardnerella vaginalis in their vaginal flora but do not develop infection. Why is this? Hint

Females typically are colonized with Gardnerella from working outdoors, such as in the garden, yard or orchard.

Normal vaginal flora is an unusual cause of infection without an underlying cause, such as a break in the mucosa.

G. vaginalis occurs on the skin, on surfaces, in plants, and almost everywhere on earth. With normal immunity it causes few problems.

Infections are almost always present inside most women's vaginas but are under-diagnosed, especially G. vaginalis.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Antibiotics, regular douching, and use of tampons serve to keep the vagina cleansed and healthy.

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False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Bacterial vaginosis is also associated with having multiple sex partners, a new monogamous sexual relationship, and a history of sexually transmitted diseases.

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False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Gardnerella vaginalis, Gardnerella mobiluncus, Mycobacterium avium and Mycoplasma hominis are usually non-pathogenic bacteria. Which one cannot cause bacterial vaginosis? Hint

Mycobacterium avium.

Gardnerella mobiluncus.

Gardnerella vaginalis.

Mycoplasma hominis.

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Question 6 of 10

6. The last five questions are about treatment for bacterial vaginosis. The typical signs are: Hint

a fishy vaginal odor, itching, and irritation.

an oyster-like drainage from the vagina with stone formation.

a clammy stickiness of the vagina with gas bubbles.

a lobster-like extension growing from the vulvovaginal lip area.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Douching can be used as a treatment for bacterial vaginosis.

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Question 8 of 10

8. So I have bacterial vaginosis?!? It's my problem-what do I have to worry about if it isn't hurting anyone else? Hint

Bacterial vaginosis is really a symptom of society's ills, and by cleaning yourself from the inside, you can clean up the world around you.

Bacterial vaginosis is largely harmless and can exist asymptomatically with good regular vaginal care such as douching regularly and herbal therapy.

Bacterial vaginosis can cause blindness and pneumonia in a child born during an active episode.

Bacterial vaginosis can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, with lifelong abdominal scarring and adhesions.

9. Which helpful bacterium, listed below, metabolizes glycogen to lactic acid in the vagina and maintains normal vaginal pH, which provides a natural defense against unhealthy bacteria proliferation? Hint

Candida

Limulus

Lactobacillus

Saccharomyces

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Question 10 of 10

10. I have a new sexual relationship and we are monogamous, strictly seeing each other for the past few months. It has been about ten days since our last intercourse and I have an itching vaginal discharge with a fishy odor. Did I get the infection from him? Hint

Unlikely, as it is a disruption in your vaginal flora. He may still need treatment.

Unlikely: it is probably just a temporary irritation. Douche, apply some perfume, and forget about it.

Of course. Men are responsible for everything. He needs to get treated, and fast.

Of course he gave you the infection. There's no other way of contracting it.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Our first questions cover the incidence of bacterial vaginosis. The incidence of vaginosis may be underestimated by women, even though they may have this infection.

Answer: True

It's a frequent occurrence: half of women have bacterial vaginosis (BV) at any time in their lives, and half of all vaginal infections are BV. Young adult women, particularly those who are sexually active, are most commonly affected by BV.

2. Colonization: Many women have Gardnerella vaginalis in their vaginal flora but do not develop infection. Why is this?

Answer: Normal vaginal flora is an unusual cause of infection without an underlying cause, such as a break in the mucosa.

Health care professionals often notice women have vaginosis, with odor and discharge, along with other conditions for which they seek care. It may go untreated for several months.

3. Antibiotics, regular douching, and use of tampons serve to keep the vagina cleansed and healthy.

Answer: False

Broad-spectrum antibiotics may destroy healthy bacteria, disrupt the vagina's normal flora, and promote infection. Douching, overused or retained tampons, intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs), diaphragms, contraceptive sponges, and products containing nonoxynol-9 may also disrupt the balance.

4. Bacterial vaginosis is also associated with having multiple sex partners, a new monogamous sexual relationship, and a history of sexually transmitted diseases.

Answer: True

The intact mucosa of the vagina acts as a chief barrier to infections. Keep the vagina healthy and rested.

5. Gardnerella vaginalis, Gardnerella mobiluncus, Mycobacterium avium and Mycoplasma hominis are usually non-pathogenic bacteria. Which one cannot cause bacterial vaginosis?

Answer: Mycobacterium avium.

Mycobacterium avium causes pulmonary infections when normal protective flora is overwhelmed, due to AIDS or other chronic illness. The other bacteria cause bacterial vaginosis.

6. The last five questions are about treatment for bacterial vaginosis. The typical signs are:

Answer: a fishy vaginal odor, itching, and irritation.

As an anti-prudishness and liberating exercise, do the following: the book "Our Bodies, Ourselves' from Boston Womens' Health Book Collective- recommends that girls and women squat over a mirror and really look at the female genitalia to learn what normal (for you) looks like.

7. Douching can be used as a treatment for bacterial vaginosis.

Answer: False

Antibiotics such as metronidazole and clindamycin are generally prescribed, as oral (pill) or topical (cream) treatments. When used topically, these medications may cause side effects such as stinging, burning, and irritation. Douching should be avoided.

8. So I have bacterial vaginosis?!? It's my problem-what do I have to worry about if it isn't hurting anyone else?

Answer: Bacterial vaginosis can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, with lifelong abdominal scarring and adhesions.

Bacterial vaginosis is associated with pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, tubal (ectopic) pregnancy, premature birth, and low birth weight in infants born to infected mothers. Society would benefit from treatment before childbirth, but during an actual birth the above are not complications to the newborn infant. That's gonorrhea, another sexually transmitted disease. Bacterial vaginosis is hardly harmless and over-the-counter treatments don't work.

Answer: Lactobacillus

People taking antibiotics can avoid a bodily overgrowth of yeast on mucus membranes by obtaining and taking lactobacillus in spherules or capsules. There are also enriched lactobacillus cultures available in milk and yogurt.

Answer: Unlikely, as it is a disruption in your vaginal flora. He may still need treatment.

This quiz was developed to instruct young, sexually active women to be careful with sex and other vaginal activities, and to pay attention to their bodies. With prompt treatment, bacterial vaginosis can be cured quickly. It can return so, ladies, make sure you understand your bodies.

Source: Author dcb52

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