Accurate Testing
for Vaginitis
Vaginitis is a Leading Reason for OBGYN Visits1,2
Most women will experience an episode of vaginitis at least once in their lifetime.3 In most cases, vaginitis is caused by bacterial vaginosis (BV), yeast infection (CV) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) either individually or in combination.4
90%
of vaginitis is caused by BV, CV and TV infections4
10M
OB/GYN visits each year are related to vaginitis1
~36%
of women with BV were also infected with TV and/or Candida species5
The Right Detection, The First Time
Untreated BV and TV infections can lead to increased risk for complications associated with:3
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and cervicitis.
Acquisition of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including chlamydia, gonorrhea, Mycoplasma genitalium, HPV and HIV.
Pregnancy-related concerns such as premature delivery and low birth weight.
- Mixed infections and overlapping symptoms make clinical diagnosis a challenge.6
- Appropriate diagnosis is essential to prescribe the optimal treatment for vaginitis.3
- While current guidelines recommend using clinical criteria, microscopy, and culture methods, they can result in incorrect diagnosis and treatment of vaginitis, especially when multiple pathogens are present.7
- Because each etiology requires different treatment3, accurate testing is essential for patients to receive the right diagnosis the first time.
Better Testing for Women
NAAT Results in More Accurate Diagnosis and Better Clinical Management
Using the Aptima® Multitest Swab, the Aptima® BV and Aptima® CV/TV Assays—both NAATs—identify bacterial vaginosis (BV), vulvovaginal candidiasis (Candida vaginitis or CV), and trichomoniasis (Trichomonas vaginalis or TV) in symptomatic women from one vaginal sample.8,9
NAAT detects 3x more mixed infection cases than clinical diagnosis with wet mount and Amsel’s criteria.7
NAAT detects:
- 3X more Candidiasis + BV mixed infections
- 3X more Candidiasis + TV mixed infections
- 4X more BV + TV mixed infections
Co-Infection with Vaginitis and Other STIs is Common10
CDC recommends all women diagnosed with BV be tested for STIs.3
~1 in 5 (18.5%)
women who presented with
symptoms of vaginitis had a least 1 STI.10
2x higher STI infection rates
were observed in BV-positive women compared to BV-negative women.10
STI Prevalence in Women with NAAT BV Diagnosis10
10.8
Trich co-infection in women with BV
9.3
M. gen co-infection in women with BV
4.5
Co-infection with >1 STI in women with BV
Hologic’s Offerings
Our suite of testing tools leads the market in accuracy and sensitivity, providing the insights you need for your patient’s optimal care.5
Aptima® BV Assay
Aptima® BV Assay
Aptima® BV uses molecular detection of key bacterial targets to help diagnose bacterial vaginosis with improved accuracy over clinical assessments.5,8
Aptima® CV/TV Assay
Aptima® CV/TV Assay
Aptima® CV/TV multi-target NAAT that simultaneously detects Candida species and Trichomonas vaginalis to distinguish common causes of vaginitis.9
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