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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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Which of the following conditions is most likely to be associated with a vaginal pH of 6?
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The correct answer is  - Normal pH of vagina is 3.8 to 4.5. A pH of 6 is alkaline which ours Trichomoniasis Bacterial vaginosis. - Bacterial vaginosis is more common. It include Gardnella vaginalis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Mobiluncus species, Mycoplasma hominis, and Prevotella species. - pH of vagina:- Before pubey - 7 At pubey - the pH becomes acidic (4-4.5) , it occurs due to Doderlein bacteria which conves glycogen (present in vaginal epithelium) into lactic acid under the influence of oestrogen. Post menopause > 7 ( Doderlein bacteria disappears after menopause )