Bacterial vaginosis

Submitted by neema_neetha on Mon, 21/12/2009 - 22:44
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Think: "Take a Whiff and get some Clue of Fishy odour!"

  • On Whiff test the vaginal discharge gives a Fishy (amine) odour
  • Clue cells are seen on microscopy

 

Whiff test: A drop of vaginal discharge is mixed with 10% potassium hydroxide solution and the odour is assessed.

Clue cells: These are the epithelial cells stippled with the bacteria and are diagnostic of Bacterial vaginosis.

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image Bacterial vaginosis is diagnosed by Amsel criteria.

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