Screening for Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnant Persons to Prevent Preterm Delivery: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement

(Abstracted from JAMA 2020;323(13):1286–1292) Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal condition, occurring in 5.8% to 19.3% of pregnant women. It is also associated with a 2-fold higher risk for preterm delivery, although it is unclear whether the condition is a cause of preterm birth.