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Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy to Prevent Preterm Delivery: Screening

Release Date: February 2008

Recommendation Summary

Summary of Recommendations

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Asymptomatic Pregnant Women, Low Risk

The USPSTF recommends against screening for bacterial vaginosis in asymptomatic pregnant women at low risk for preterm delivery. 

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Asymptomatic Pregnant Women, High Risk

The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for bacterial vaginosis in asymptomatic pregnant women at high risk for preterm delivery. 

 

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Current as of: July 2015

Internet Citation: Final Update Summary: Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy to Prevent Preterm Delivery: Screening. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. July 2015.
https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Document/UpdateSummaryFinal/bacterial-vaginosis-in-pregnancy-to-prevent-preterm-delivery-screening

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