Bacterial Vaginosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is most frequent cause of vaginal discharge among women of child bearing age?
A
Bacterial vaginosis
2
Q
Is BV an STI?
A
NO
3
Q
What is VB?
A
Imbalance of biota vs infection
4
Q
Symptoms of BV?
A
Vaginal discharge
Fishy odour
Creamt discharge
May be frothy
5
Q
Most accurate diagnosis of BV?
A
Microscopy (clue cells on gram stained slide)
Can be clinical diagnosis if vaginal pH >4.5. characteristic discharge and fishy odour
6
Q
Treatment of BV?
A
Metrondiazole
