Don't miss co-infection with vaginitis

Vaginitis and STI co-infection is common.¹ Identify it from visit 1, with one swab.^1-5

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One study found that approximately 25% of women with either bacterial vaginosis (BV) or vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) also had an STI.¹

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As many as 1 in 2 women with vaginitis are misdiagnosed, perpetuating a cycle of ineffective treatment and repeat doctor visits while increasing the risk of recurrence and serious health repercussions.^6,7

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The BD Molecular Swab Collection Kit can be used to test for up to five different women’s health and STI conditions, including CT, GC, TV, BV, and VVC.^2,3

With the BD CTGCTV2 assay and the BD MAX Vaginal Panel, you can use the same sample to test for vaginitis and the 3 most common non-viral STIs in symptomatic women.^1-5

BD’s comprehensive diagnostic Women’s Health portfolio helps you confidently diagnose your patients and provide the best quality care.^1-3,5,7-9

Discover the BD Onclarity™ HPV Assay with extended genotyping, the only FDA-approved HPV test that individually identifies HPV 31, which poses a higher risk for cervical precancer as compared to HPV 18 and should be managed similarly.^10-13

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BV, bacterial vaginosis; CT, Chlamydia trachomatis; GC, Neisseria gonorrhoeae; STI, sexually transmitted infection; TV, Trichomonas vaginalis; VVC, vulvovaginal candidiasis.

1. Van Der Pol B et al. Sex Transm Dis. 2021;48(2):134–40.
2. BD CTGCTV2 for BD MAX™ System Package Insert [P0237(01)].
3. BD MAX™ Vaginal Panel Package Insert [P0258(02)].
4. Sexually Transmitted Infections Prevalence, Incidence, and Cost Estimates in the United States, CDC. 2021. Accessed 29 Apr 2022.
5. Van Der Pol B et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2019;68(3):375–81.
6. Hillier SL et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2021;72(9):1538–43.
7. Brown H and Drexler M. Popul Health Manag. 2020;23(S1):S3–S12.
8. Gaydos CA et al. Obstet Gynecol. 2017;130(1):181–9.
9. Schwebke JR et al. J Clin Microbiol. 2018;56(6):e00252–18.
10. Monsonego J et al. Gynecol Oncol. 2015;137(1):47–54.
11. Bonde JH et al. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2020;24(1):1-13.
12. Stoler MH et al. Gynecol Oncol. 2019;153(1):26–33.
13. Perkins RB et al. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2020;24:102–31.