non sex related discharge

Question 1

what is the diagnostic criteria for BV?

Answer 1

the Amstel criteria are used. Three out of four features are needed to confer a diagnosis:

Vaginal pH >4.5
Homogenous grey discharge
Whiff test - 10% potassium hydroxide produces fishy odour
Clue cells present on wet mount

Question 2

what is the medication of choice to treat BV?

Answer 2

The treatment of choice is Metronidazole or Clindamycin. The treatment used in pregnancy is Metronidazole.