Bacterial vaginosis is a condition that occurs when: Select one: a. harmful bacteria infect and cause damage to the uterus, cervix, and fallopian tubes. b. normal bacteria in the vagina are replaced by an overgrowth of other bacterial forms. c. abnormal bacteria enter the vagina and cause damage without causing any symptoms. d. numerous bacteria enter the uterus through the cervix and cause severe tissue damage.

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Cherish Boone

Biology

7 October, 20:42

Bacterial vaginosis is a condition that occurs when: Select one: a. harmful bacteria infect and cause damage to the uterus, cervix, and fallopian tubes. b. normal bacteria in the vagina are replaced by an overgrowth of other bacterial forms. c. abnormal bacteria enter the vagina and cause damage without causing any symptoms. d. numerous bacteria enter the uterus through the cervix and cause severe tissue damage.

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Esther Harmon · Answer 1

b. normal bacteria in the vagina are replaced by an overgrowth of other bacterial forms.

Explanation:

The vagina has a flora of microorganisms normally associated with it. These microorganisms normally do not cause disease (non-pathogenic). However, if there's an imbalance in their population (e. g vagina douching could affect the vagina flora), diseases such as vaginosis could occur due to overgrowth of disease causing organism.

Symptoms of Bacterial vaginosis are: itching, fishy smell, burning sensation when peeing, abnormal vaginal discharge (could be greenish, grey)