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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 34-year-old woman makes an appointment with her gynecologist because she has been having foul smelling vaginal discharge. She says that the symptoms started about a week ago, but she can't think of any particular trigger associated with the onset of symptoms. She says that otherwise she has not experienced any pain or discomfort associated with these discharges. She has never been pregnant and currently has multiple sexual partners with whom she uses protection consistently. She has no other medical history though she says that her family has a history of reproductive system malignancy. Physical exam reveals a normal appearing vulva, and a sample of the vaginal discharge reveals gray fluid. Which of the following characteristics is associated with the most likely cause of this patient's disorder?
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Oxidase-negative, facultative anaerobe