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American Academy of Family Physicians

Bacterial Vaginosis


Bacterial Vaginosis, Pregnant Women

The AAFP recommends against screening for bacterial vaginosis in asymptomatic pregnant women at low risk for preterm delivery. (2008)

(Grade: D recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/grades.htm
Clinical Considerations: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsbvag.htm

Bacterial Vaginosis, Pregnant Women

The AAFP concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for bacterial vaginosis in asymptomatic pregnant women at high risk for preterm delivery. (2008)

(Grade: I recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/grades.htm
Clinical Considerations: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsbvag.htm