Bacterial Vaginosis Flashcards
1
Q
what is this?
A
not an STI infection, but a condition that causes smelly discharge
2
Q
presentation
A
discharge that contains bubbles
3
Q
diagnosis
A
clue cells
vaginal pH >4.5
positive whiff test
wet mount reveals absence of bacilli replaced with coccobacilli (clue cells)
4
Q
what is a positive whiff test?
A
adding KOH elicits an amine-like, fishy smell
5
Q
what does a large number of leucocytes indicate?
A
coincident infection
6
Q
risks in bacterial vaginosis
A
UTI
preterm
HIV risk
7
Q
management of bacterial vaginosis
A
metronidazole
8
Q
what causes this?
A
change in natural bacteria in the vagina
