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. 2023 Nov 3;83(11):1331-1349.
doi: 10.1055/a-2169-8539. eCollection 2023 Nov.

Bacterial Vaginosis: Guideline of the DGGG, OEGGG and SGGG (S2k-Level, AWMF Registry No. 015/028, June 2023)

Alex Farr  1 , Sonja Swidsinski  2 , Daniel Surbek  3 , Brigitte Frey Tirri  4 , Birgit Willinger  5 , Udo Hoyme  6 , Gisela Walter  7   8 , Inge Reckel-Botzem  9 , Werner Mendling  10
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Bacterial Vaginosis: Guideline of the DGGG, OEGGG and SGGG (S2k-Level, AWMF Registry No. 015/028, June 2023)

Alex Farr et al. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd. .

Abstract

Aim This official guideline was coordinated and published by the DGGG, OEGGG and SGGG with the involvement of additional professional societies. The aim of the guideline is to evaluate the relevant literature and use it to provide a consensus-based overview of the diagnosis and management of bacterial vaginosis. Methods This S2k-guideline was developed by representative members from different medical professional societies on behalf of the guidelines commission of the above-listed societies using a structured consensus process. Recommendations This guideline provides recommendations on the diagnosis, management, counselling, prophylaxis, and other aspects related to bacterial vaginosis.

Keywords: bacterial vaginosis; guideline; infection.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest/Interessenkonflikt The conflicts of interest of the authors are listed in the long version of the guideline./Die Interessenkonflikte der Autorinnen und Autoren sind in der Langfassung der Leitlinie aufgelistet.

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