M5: Vaginal Secretions (Part 3: Vaginal Disorders)

Question 1

• It occurs when there is an imbalance in the ratio of normal vaginal bacterial flora
• Can be due to sex partners

Answer 1

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

Question 2

BV is associated with except one
a. new or multiple sex partners
b. Frequent douchin
c. use of intrauterine devices
d. Pregnancy
e. a lack of the protective lactobacilli.
f. premature rupture of membranes and preterm
g. labor for pregnant women
h. Sexually transmitted infection (STI)

Answer 2

NONE hehe

Question 3

Who provided 4 features for diagnosis of BV

Answer 3

Amsel’s Diagnostic Criteria

Question 4

Which is incorrect

(4) Amsel’s Diagnostic Criteria for BV

a. Thick, white homogenous discharge
b. Vaginal fluid pH greater than 4.5
c. A positive amine (whiff) test
d. Presence of clue cells on microscopic examination

Answer 4

a. Thick, white homogenous discharge (THIN, white homogenous discharge)

Question 5

• parasitic protozoan T. vaginalis.
• The infection is transmitted by sexual intercourse
• Causes vaginitis in women and urethritis in men
• Infection is classified as an STI
• has been associated with enhanced transmission rates of HIV

Answer 5

Trichomoniasis

Question 6

Trichiomoniasis causes these in pregannt women

Answer 6

• T. vaginalis infection and low birth weight
• Premature rupture of membranes
• Preterm delivery

Question 7

• is caused by an infection with the yeast Candida (C. albicans)
• Common cause of vaginitis

Answer 7

Candidiasis

Vulvovaginal candidiasis