does e coli always cause bacterial vaginosis?

matador 89
#1. November 26th, 2009, at 9:25 PM.

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Not always, but sometimes. I shall briefly discuss this subject – Primary causes of bacterial vaginitis include an overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria and the Gardnerella organism. The healthy vagina includes a small amount of these bacteria and organisms. When the vaginal balance is disrupted by the overgrowth of these bacteria another protective bacterium — lactobacilli is unable to adequately perform its normal function. Lactobacilli normally provides a natural disinfectant (similar to hydrogen peroxide) which helps maintain the healthy and normal balance of microorganisms in the vagina. E. coli which is a normal inhabitant of the rectum can cause bacterial vaginitis if it is spread to the vaginal area. Other factors which may contribute include hot weather, poor health, poor hygiene, use of an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control, and routine vaginal douching. Researchers have had difficulty determining exactly what causes bacterial vaginosis. At present, it seems to be that a combination of multiple bacteria must be present together for the problem to develop. Bacterial vaginosis typically features a reduction in the number of the normal hydrogen peroxide-producing lactobacilli in the vagina. Simultaneously, there is an increase in concentration of other types of bacteria, especially anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that grow in the absence of oxygen). As a result, the diagnosis and treatment are not as simple as identifying and eradicating a single type of bacteria. Why the bacteria combine to cause the infection is unknown. Certain factors have been identified that increase the chances of developing bacterial vaginosis. These include multiple or new sexual partners and, as mentioned above, vaginal douching, and cigarette smoking. However, the role of sexual activity in the development of the condition is not fully understood, and bacterial vaginosis can still develop in women who have not had sexual intercourse. Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal condition that can produce vaginal discharge and results from an overgrowth of normal bacteria in the vagina. In the past, the condition was called Gardnerella vaginitis, after the bacteria that were thought to cause the condition. However, the newer name, bacterial vaginosis, reflects the fact that there are a number of species of bacteria that naturally live in the vaginal area and may grow to excess. The Gardnerella organism is not the sole culprit causing the symptoms. When these multiple species of bacteria become imbalanced, a woman can have a vaginal discharge with a foul , fish-like, odour. Bacterial vaginosis is not dangerous, but it can cause disturbing symptoms. Any woman with an unusual discharge should be evaluated so that more serious infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhoea, can be excluded.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Bacterial_vaginosis

Hope this helps
matador 89

Infectious Diseases Today
#2. November 26th, 2009, at 9:25 PM.

E.coli and Gardnerella do not combine. There is a chemical imbalance that occurs when different types of bacteria that are normal in the vagina overgrow and outnumber the predominant bacterium, Lactobacillus. Instead of lactobacilli being the most numerous, bacteria such as Gardnerella vaginalis, and anaerobic bacteria like Bacteroides and Mobiluncus become predominant and cause symptoms.

E.coli can be a factor, but I don’t think its that frequent. E. coli which is a normal inhabitant of the rectum can cause bacterial vaginitis if it is spread to the vaginal area.

If that was the case, they wouldn’t prescribe Flagyl (which is primarily for anaerobic infections) routinely to treat BV.

See more on BV here:http://www.examiner.com/x-7707-Infectious-Disease-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Bacterial-vaginosis-is-it-a-sexually-transmitted-infection-or-not

sanjay i
#3. November 26th, 2009, at 9:25 PM.

Not necessarily- vaginosis occurs because of imbalance of bacterial flora in the vagina. there are a number of causes of vaginosis- i have explained this in detail alongwith my own story,.If you are interested you can read the same in http://www.my-bvcures.cin