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How does having BV affect the risk of sexually transmitted infections?
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)?
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?
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?
How is BV diagnosed?
What can preoperative anemia increase the risk of following surgery?
What can preoperative anemia increase the risk of following surgery?
What is the meaning of the term 'anemia'?
What is the meaning of the term 'anemia'?
What is the usual treatment for BV?
What is the usual treatment for BV?
Which symptom is commonly associated with acute anemia?
Which symptom is commonly associated with acute anemia?
What can anemia be caused by?
What can anemia be caused by?
What are the causes of decreased red blood cell production leading to anemia?
What are the causes of decreased red blood cell production leading to anemia?