Gardnerella Infection

Gardnerella is a condition that gives an abnormal vaginal smell. The condition is also known as bacterial vaginosis in women. A particular type of bacteria in the vagina causes the smell. You might even have a foul discharge if you have a Gardnerella infection. In women, the condition seems to appear in cigarette smoking, contraceptives (IUD), vaginal douching, sexual contact with a new partner, and history of several sex partners. Besides the foul smell and discharge, women might not show other symptoms. If you have the above two symptoms, you might like to get tested for the same.

Gardnerella infection is a nuisance, and it is not harmful. But it can increase the risk of getting infected with HIV and other STDs. If you already have HIV, it is more likely for you to spread it to your partner. Hence, if you notice any symptoms, you need to test as soon as possible to have the treatment and get cured of the Gardnerella infection. Our partner labs operate test centers in many locations across the country. You can also order the test online and have a test on the same day.

Gardnerella infection is widespread in women. Though some reports suggested that only sexually active women got it more, there have also been many cases with women who were not sexually active. So, in a way, nobody is immune to Gardnerella infection. It can infect anyone, including men and women since there have been Gardnerella reports in men too. So, now you might also be thinking, “Is gardnerella a sexually transmitted disease?”