Molecular Diagnosis of BV
The investigators have previously developed a molecular biology–based rapid diagnostic tool, applicable as a point-of-care testing strategy, for the diagnosis of BV using specific quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) assays to quantify the DNA levels of The control group received usual care according to the standard practices with no systematic screening of BV. Health professionals were free to prescribe a standard vaginal swab if symptoms were present.