Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Symptoms and Risks
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How does having BV affect the risk of sexually transmitted infections?

  • Increases the risk of bacterial infections but not viral infections
  • Has no impact on the risk of sexually transmitted infections
  • Reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infections
  • Approximately doubles the risk of infection by several sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS (correct)

What is a common symptom of bacterial vaginosis (BV)?

  • Decreased vaginal discharge with a sweet odor
  • Increased vaginal discharge with a fishy odor (correct)
  • Yellow or green colored vaginal discharge
  • Vaginal discharge accompanied by severe itching

What is a contributing factor to the development of BV?

  • Regular consumption of probiotics
  • Avoiding sexual intercourse
  • Douching (correct)
  • Frequent consumption of yogurt

How is BV diagnosed?

<p>Testing the vaginal discharge and finding a higher than normal vaginal pH, and large numbers of bacteria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can preoperative anemia increase the risk of following surgery?

<p>Need for blood transfusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'anemia'?

<p>Reduced ability to carry oxygen in the blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual treatment for BV?

<p>Antibiotic, such as clindamycin or metronidazole (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is commonly associated with acute anemia?

<p>Tiredness and weakness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can anemia be caused by?

<p>Blood loss, decreased red blood cell production, increased red blood cell breakdown (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the causes of decreased red blood cell production leading to anemia?

<p>Iron deficiency and vitamin B12 deficiency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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