Bacterial vaginosis does not cause inflammation and presents with a grayish, fishy-smelling discharge. Samples show clue cells, elevated pH (>4.5), and absence of lactobacilli. Treatment is with metronidazole.
A vaginose bacteriana não causa inflamação, tem corrimento acinzentado e odor de peixe. Amostras apresentam clue cells, pH elevado (>4.5) e ausência de lactobacilos. O tratamento é com metronidazol.
| Front | Common vaginal infections Bacterial vaginosis Signs/symptoms: inflammation or no? Discharge description? Labs: micro, and pH? Treatment: drug? |
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