Authors: S. R. Swarna*, R Vidyameena, T Bharathi, D Jeyakumari
The vaginal microbiota dysbiosis [Bacterial vaginosis (BV)] is a condition in which the predominant Lactobacillus spp is replaced by anaerobic bacteria like and in the women of reproductive age group due to several factors. The women with BV are at a greater risk of acquiring urinary tract infection (UTI). The association of bacterial vaginosis and asymptomatic UTI in pregnant women pose risk for both mother and foetus. Here, a case of adverse pregnancy outcome in pregnant woman with BV and asymptomatic UTI is reported. Keywords: Vaginal microbiota, Dysbiosis, Lactobacillus spp, Urinary tract infection, Spontaneous abortion, Bacterial vaginosis, Urotypes, Amies test, Nugent score
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