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Select the correct answer to complete the statement.
1. White vaginal discharge:
a. is called diarrhhoea
b. is always abN
c. is commonly caused by syphilis
d. must always be examined with a vaginal swab for culture
e. may occur with Candida infection
- e. may occur with Candida infection
- excessive normal discharge = leukorrhea
- Candida (monilial) vaginitis:
- caused by candida ablicans
- discharge is classically:
- thick, white and cheesy.
- tends to stick to the walls of the vagina.
- leaves a reddened area when removed.
- vagina may be extremely sore.
- more common in:
- pregnancy,
- 2nd half of menstrual cycle,
- diabetes,
- following broad spectrum abx.
- 1st line tx topical: imidaole ie. clotrimazole
- oral: ketoconazole or fluoconazole (cannot use oral during pregnancy)
Select the correct answer to complete the statement.
2. Candida infection:
a. is also known as Gardnerella vaginitis
b. is also known as moniliasis
c. is caused by a bacterium
d. is less common in women with diabetes
e. can be treated with antibiotics
- b. is also known as moniliasis
- Gardnerella vaginitis:
- caused by gram-variable coccbacillus
- clinical presentation:
- thin discharge w fishy or unpleasant odour - usually more pronouncd after intercourse and causing local irritation but not pruritus.
- tx w tinidazole or metronidazole
Which of the following statements about Trichomonal vaginitis is incorrect?
- D. tinidazole or metronidazole cannot be used for eradication
- ... it can.

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Chapter2 womens health

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MCQ - Vaginal Discharge

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2010-09-07T01:39:20Z

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