Definition: Polymicrobial, nonspecific vaginitis associated with positive cultures of Gardnerella vaginalis and other anaerobic organisms and a decrease in lactobacilli. It remains unclear whether the initial pathogenic event is caused by the growth of anaerobes or a primary decrease in lactobacilli.
coord IM with specific bacterium/infections heading (IM) or specific bacterium (IM) if no precoord bact/infect term exists; DF: VAGINOSIS BACT