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Bacterial vaginosis is an irritating overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria. A new study has found that some cases of the condition should be treated like a sexually transmitted infection.

Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal condition that occurs when the balance of normal vaginal bacteria shifts, which then disrupts the vaginal pH.

New research suggests that bacterial vaginosis can be sexually transmitted, meaning men can reinfect their female partners.