Microbiology
Anaerobic pleomorphic, gram-variable rod.
Epidemiologic Risks
Normal vaginal flora.
Syndromes
Bacterial vaginosis, probably less the pathogen and more the easily recognizable part of a change in vaginal flora.
Occasionally bacteremia in females after gyn surgery.
Treatment
BV: Oral metronidazole, intravaginal metronidazole gel, or intravaginal clindamycin cream.
Bacteremia: metronidazole, penicillin, vancomycin should all work.
Notes
Last update: 05/05/18