Figure. Screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy to prevent preterm delivery: clinical summary of a U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation.

For a summary of the evidence systematically reviewed in making these recommendations, the full recommendation statement, and supporting documents, go to http://www.preventiveservices.ahrq.gov. *The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends 250 mg oral metronidazole 3 times daily for 7 days as the treatment of bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy.

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