A pregnant patient at 12 weeks gestation complains of yellow vaginal discharge. Laboratory tests reveal bacterial vaginosis. The clinician should recognize that bacterial vaginosis is:

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Bacterial vaginosis is associated with several adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm labor and delivery. It is not considered a normal finding in pregnancy, is not diagnosed by a nitrazine test (which is used for amniotic fluid detection), and is not typically accompanied by vaginal bleeding.

A Pregnant Patient at 12 Weeks Gestation Complains of Yellow