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This study examines the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women and its impact on preterm birth and neonatal health.

June 14, 2026CureusOpen Access

Screening of Bacterial Vaginosis in Antenatal Women Between 18 and 24 Weeks of Gestational Age and Its Association With Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes, Preterm Labour, and Early Neonatal Outcomes: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study

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Prospective observational cohort study finds bacterial vaginosis linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes.

This study examines the prevalence of bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women and its impact on preterm birth and neonatal health.
Included 220 antenatal women with singleton pregnancies between 18 and 24 weeks of gestation.
Screened for bacterial vaginosis using various diagnostic methods.
Followed up until delivery, recording maternal and neonatal outcomes.
50% prevalence of bacterial vaginosis among participants.
PPROM occurred in 24.5% of BV-positive women compared to 3.6% of BV-negative women (RR = 6.8; p < 0.001).
Apgar scores at 1 minute were lower in BV-positive neonates (78.2% low scores) versus BV-negative (55.5% low scores), p < 0.001.

Mukherjee et al. (2026) studied this question.

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