Bacterial vaginosis: its importance in obstetrics.

Bacterial vaginosis is associated with adverse sequelae, including late miscarriage, preterm prelabour rupture of the membranes, chorioamnionitis, postpartum endometritis and preterm labour and delivery. It is easy to diagnose and treat; intervention reduces the incidence of adverse sequelae. Symptomatic women and those who are at increased risk of infectious morbidity should be screened.