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What is bacterial vaginosis?

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is a vaginal infection caused due to a change in vaginal bacteria and pH levels. Some of the symptoms for BV include itching and white, grey & green discharge with a 'fishy' smell.


Sources:

https://www.webmd.com/women/what-is-bacterial-vaginosis

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/184622

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bacterial-vaginosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20352279

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/3963-bacterial-vaginosis

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