Microbial Pathogens in Vaginitis: The Good, the Bad, and the Anaerobic

Microbial Pathogens in Vaginitis: The Good, the Bad, and the Anaerobic

During this presentation, Dr. Salika Shakir, PhD D(ABMM), will discuss vaginitis, a leading reason for OB/GYN visits.1,2 Upon completion of this program, attendees will be able to:

  • Define vaginitis and its associated health consequences
  • Describe the common causes of vaginitis including bacterial vaginosis, candida vaginitis and Trichomonas vaginalis
  • Compare the typical methods for diagnosing vaginitis including wet prep, Amsel, gram stain with Nugent, direct probe, yeast culture and nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT)
  • Explain the reasons for using NAAT to diagnose vaginitis
  • Outline the treatment options for the common causes of vaginitis
Dr. Shakir was paid an honorarium by Hologic, Inc.  Views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Hologic, Inc.

 

  1. Kent HL. Epidemiology of Vaginitis. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1991 Oct;165(4 Pt 2):1168-76.
  2. ACOG Vaginitis Frequently Asked Questions.  Updated September 2023.  Accessed January 24, 2024.  https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/vaginitis