Gardnerella Vaginalis- Fish Garden

Question 1

What is the treatment of Gardnerella Vaginalis

Answer 1

Metronidazole

Question 2

What is the result of gram staining Gardnerella Vaginalis

Answer 2

Gram variable

Question 3

What is usually the situation that results in Gardnerella Vaginalis infection

Answer 3

Normal vaginal flora is lactic bacilli. When anaerobic flora overgrown, they kill this bacteria and raise the pH

Question 4

What is the pH that usually allows growth of Gardnerella Vaginalis

Answer 4

pH >4.5 (usually between 5-6.5)

Question 5

What are the clinical presentations of Gardnerella Vaginalis

Answer 5

Thin grayish/white discharge with a malodorous odor from the vagina

Question 6

What is the diagnostic test used for Gardnerella Vaginalis

Answer 6

Whiff test with 10% KOH prep solution

Question 7

What is the histological finding of Gardnerella Vaginalis

Answer 7

Blue clue cells with dark blue spots (a diffuse coating of bacteria)