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Gynaecology & Obstetrics Specific Infections d18ca7b7

Clue cell is seen in:

A
Trichomonas vaginalis
B
Bacterial Vaginosis
C
Candidiasis
D
Herpes
High-Yield Explanation
Ref: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology 15th Edition Pg: 131.Explanation:Clue cells are characteristic of bacterial vaginosis.Bacterial VaginosisIt is associated with considerable decrease in the normal vaginal flora (lactobaciUus) with increase in anaerobic bacteria in the vagina.Common organisms:Haemophilus vaginalisGardnerellaMobil incusMycoplasma hominisOther characteristics of the vaginal discharge in bacterial vaginosis:White milky non viscous discharge adherent to the vaginal wallpH >4.5Fishy odour when mixed with 10% KOH (Whiff Test)Gram staining and culture confirms the diagnosis.Treatment:Metronidazole 500 mg twice daily for 7 days. Complications:PIDChorioamnionitisPROMPreterm labor

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