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ConditionName
Bacterial vaginosis
ConditionDescription
Symptoms
Thin, gray, white or green vaginal discharge; Foul-smelling "fishy" vaginal odor; Vaginal itching; Burning during urination; Not inflammatory;
PhysicalFindings
ClinicalTests
Vaginal pH >4.5; KOH; Wet mount: clue cells Whiff test; PCR test;
RiskFactors
Most common; New sex. Partner. Multiple sex partners. Cigarette smoke induced.
IsRedFlag
IsNPLEX
Consequence
ProgressionFromCondition
Imbalance of vaginal flora: Gardenalia
TreatmentOptions
PharmOptions
Metronidazole 7 days
WebLink
https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/gynecology-and-obstetrics/vaginitis,-cervicitis,-and-pelvic-inflammatory-disease-pid/bacterial-vaginosis-bv
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