Question 50 · LEK · Bacterial vaginosis

Bacterial vaginitis:

1) is asymptomatic in most women, and in symptomatic cases manifests with a grey or white vaginal discharge;
2) is related to dysuria and dyspareunia;
3) is diagnosed on the basis of reported-by-the-patient fishy smell that aggravates after the intercourse;
4) is related to the increase in the number of Lactobacilli;
5) is characterized by the presence of clue cells in the smear.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3.
  2. B. 1,5.
  3. C. 1,3,5.
  4. D. 2,3,4.
  5. E. 2,3,5.
Hint

Recall the Amsel criteria, what happens to lactobacilli in this condition, and whether it is an inflammatory process.

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