Dr.Jyothi Ranganathan Head lab operations SRL Ltd Bangalore WHITE DISCHARGE PV Dr.Jyothi Ranganathan Head lab operations SRL Ltd Bangalore
CAUSES Bacterial vaginosis Trichomoniasis Candidiasis Chlamydia Gonorrhoea
Bacterial vaginosis Characterised by fishy odour and altered flora Caused by Gardnerella vaginalis Risk factors Douching Mutiple sex partners Antibiotics IUD
Diagnosis Clinical signs and symptoms Fishy odour by adding 10%KOH(whiff test) Increased pH (normal 3.8-4.2)4.5 Presence of Clue cells
CLUE CELLS
Trichomonisiasis Sexually transmitted Vaginal discharge-white, grey, yellow green Itching with burning sensation Genital redness and swelling Frequency of micturition
Trichomonas vaginalis
TV on PAP
Candidiasis common symptom vaginal itching, which may be severe. burning with urination, white and thick vaginal discharge that typically does not smell bad, pain with sex, and redness around the vagina.[
Risk factors antibiotics, pregnancy, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS
Candida on PAP smear
Neisseria gonorrhoea
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