Abnormal Vaginal discharge

Question 1

Where are clue cells seen, describe them

Answer 1

Microscopy of bacterial vaginosis
Fuzzy without clear edges

Question 2

Non infectious causes of AVD x4

Answer 2

Malignancy
Irritation - chem/mech
Systemic- DM
Physiological changes- menopause

Question 3

Risk factors of AVD x5

Answer 3

Douching
Systemic conditions
Poor hygiene practices
Recent antibiotic use
Multiple sexual partners

Question 4

Strawberry cervix

Answer 4

Trichomoniasis

Question 5

Describe whiff test with KOH and when its done

Answer 5

Bacterial vaginosis
KOH dropped on speculum after exam> fishy odor

Question 6

Management of candidiasis x3

Answer 6

Topical antifungals
Clotrimazole
Fluconazole

Question 7

Describe the discharge in trichomoniasis x3

Answer 7

Yellowish
Frothy
Foul smelling

Question 8

Serovars causing chlamydia

Answer 8

D-K

Question 9

Conditions associated with friable x2 cervix

Answer 9

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea

Question 10

Thick white cloudy vaginal discharge with pungent smell

Answer 10

Genital Herpes

Question 11

Complications of the causes of AVD in any woman x3

Answer 11

PID
Ectopic pregnancy
Tubo-ovarian abscess

Question 12

Complications of the causes of AVD in pregnant woman x5

Answer 12

PROM
Miscarriage
Preterm labour
Chorioamnionitis
Port partum endometritis
Post CS wound infection

Question 13

Which 2 causes present with raised pH

Answer 13

Bacterial vaginosis
Trichomoniasis