Followup re: (Accidental) rectal exam and risk of infection- very worried!

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Here's the update: I went to visit my regular OB today, who performed a wet prep and said that I may have bacterial vaginosis (which I've never had before- in fact, I've never even had a yeast infection or UTI). Though I'm asymptomatic, he saw "lots of white cells" with "some Gardnerella" on the slide and prescribed Metrogel. I'm really not worried about the vaginal infection per se, but I'm absolutely terrified that the improper rectal exam performed 2 weeks ago (the nurse inserted a finger first in my rectum, then in my vagina without changing gloves) may have introduced Gardnerella or E. Coli or GBS into my uterus. I know BV is implicated in PROM, preterm labor, IUGR, etc. and I am very worried that I may develop amniotis or other serious sequelae (I'm 24 weeks). Is there some other more definitive test that needs to be done to check? Are there other symptoms I should be looking out for? What are the chances that the baby will have problems as a result of this? Please help- I am utterly sick with worry. Thanks!

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