Bacterial Vaginosis: Diagnosis & Tests (Gardnerella Vaginalis Vaginitis, Corynebacterium Vaginale Vaginitis, Nonspecific Vaginitis)

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Bacterial Vaginosis

Alternate Names : Gardnerella Vaginalis Vaginitis, Corynebacterium Vaginale Vaginitis, Nonspecific Vaginitis

Bacterial Vaginosis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the disease diagnosed?

A healthcare provider will perform a pelvic exam to obtain a sample of the vaginal discharge and look at it under the microscope. A blood test also will be done. The presence of special "clue cells" in the vaginal discharge, along with a high white blood cell count, suggest bacterial vaginosis.

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Author: Eva Martin, MD
Reviewer: Sandy Keefe, RN, MSN
Date Reviewed: 09/19/01

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