09-19-2016, 09:16 AM
Bacterial Vaginosis
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Characterized by a pungent vaginal “fish-like” odor and a thin, off-white/gray, homogenous, discharge that coats the vaginal wall.
--> Does NOT usually cause dysuria, dyspareunia, pruritus, or vaginal/vulvar inflammation. If those symptoms are present, consider co-infection.
Microscopic examination on a wet mount usually reveals clue cells. Other supportive findings include a vaginal pH >4.5 and a positive whiff-amine test.
Treated with either metronidazole or clindamycin for seven days.
-->Single dose therapy lacks efficacy in comparison.
Routine screening and treatment of all pregnant women with asymptomatic bacterial vaginosis is NOT recommended.
Here's a short youtube lecture with the above info...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKdyKlEhkdA
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Characterized by a pungent vaginal “fish-like” odor and a thin, off-white/gray, homogenous, discharge that coats the vaginal wall.
--> Does NOT usually cause dysuria, dyspareunia, pruritus, or vaginal/vulvar inflammation. If those symptoms are present, consider co-infection.
Microscopic examination on a wet mount usually reveals clue cells. Other supportive findings include a vaginal pH >4.5 and a positive whiff-amine test.
Treated with either metronidazole or clindamycin for seven days.
-->Single dose therapy lacks efficacy in comparison.
Routine screening and treatment of all pregnant women with asymptomatic bacterial vaginosis is NOT recommended.
Here's a short youtube lecture with the above info...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKdyKlEhkdA