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Bacterial vaginosis — ABFM Board MCQ

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EasyWomen's health/OB/GYNBacterial vaginosisABFM Board

A 29-year-old woman has thin gray vaginal discharge and fishy odor. Vaginal pH is 5.5 and wet mount shows clue cells. There is no cervical motion tenderness. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: B — Bacterial vaginosis

Fishy odor, elevated pH, thin discharge, and clue cells are typical of bacterial vaginosis.

Reference: CDC STI Treatment Guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/default.htm