BVBlue as a diagnostic instrument for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) refers to an imbalance in normal vaginal flora, affecting approximately 50-60% of individuals engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors. BV diagnosis traditionally relies on Amsel's criteria or Nugent's scoring, but these methods are sluggishly effective, leading to delayed treatment. BVBlue, a swift point-of-care test, holds promise as a potential diagnostic tool for BV. This systematic review aims to evaluate the accuracy of the BVBlue criteria compared with Nugent's scoring in diagnosing BV.

Methods

We conducted a systematic search using designated terms in PubMed, ProQuest, and Scopus to identify all studies reporting BVBlue in diagnosing BV. We subsequently screened and critically evaluated the journals via the QUADAS-2 Quality Assessmen

SUBMITTER: Wiguna II 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11869707 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature