True about genital infection in bacterial vaginosis are all EXCEPT: September 2012: (A) Clue cells present, (B) Gardnerella is the causative agent, (C) Pruritis seen, (D) Grey and foul smelling discharge
Answer is C. Ans. C i.e. Pruritis seen Bacterial vaginosis causes minimal vulval irritation Bacterial vaginosis Cause: Multibacterial (Hemophilus vaginalis, Gardenella vaginalis etc.) Clinical presentation: - Milky, Homogenous and - Adherent discharge Vaginal pH: Alkaline (greater than 4.5) Histological feature: Clue cells DOC: Metronidazole