Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background:A frequent vaginal illness called bacterial vaginosis (BV) is caused by an imbalance in the normal bacterial flora of the vagina. The present study was conducted to assess bacterial vaginosis (BV) in pregnant women. Materials & Methods:56 pregnant women with bacterial vaginosis (BV) were selected. The vaginal mucosa was examined for the presence of erythema, lesions, and discharge during a thorough obstetric and per speculum examination. Results: There were 6 cases of BV in first trimester, 32 in the second and 18 in third trimester. The difference was significant (P< 0.05).E. coli positive samples was seen in 20, klebsiella positive in 6, enterococcus positive in 8, group B Streptococci positive in 4, proteus vulgaris positive in 3, candida positive in 2 and staphylococcus aureus in 38. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Proteus vulgaris, candida, E. coli, group B streptococci, staphylococcus aureus, and enterococcus were the most frequently occurring bacterial species in pregnant women with bacterial vaginosis.