Stopped: After screening many patients for BV, it was determined that the rate of BV is less in our population that the 30% rate mentioned in the literature. It was determined that completing the study will not be feasible due to cost and time constraints.
This is a double-blinded, placebo controlled, multi-center randomized trial of 482 pregnant women who are diagnosed with Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) in the late 3rd trimester (\>34 weeks). During routine clinic visit after 34 weeks, prospective patients will be counseled about the study. Patients who agree to be enrolled, will sign informed consent. Following enrollment, patients will be screened for BV. Those patients who are BV positive by clinical diagnosis, will be randomized to receive either metronidazole 500 mg BID orally for 7 days or identically appearing placebo.
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Evaluating Composite of Chorioamnionitis, Postpartum Endometritis, SSI, Wound Infection, or Other Post-cesarean Infections (Occurring Within 6 Weeks After Delivery)
Timeframe: Through study completion, approximately 9.5 months