A 24 year-old female was seen in your office twice in the la…
A 24 year-old female was seen in your office twice in the last 6 months for a confirmed VVC. Symptom relief was achieved. She calls the office one month later stating that she thinks she has another “yeast infection”, as her symptoms are the same. Appropriate advice for this patient would include:
Read DetailsA 22-year-old female presents to your clinic with the concer…
A 22-year-old female presents to your clinic with the concern of vaginal discharge and malodor. On vaginal exam, you notice a discharge and erythematous irritation. You then check the pH of the vaginal fluid, and it turns the pH paper blue (pH>4.5). What is your assessment based on what you observe on the microscopic exam? (See image below)
Read DetailsA 22 year old female presents with a complaint of increased…
A 22 year old female presents with a complaint of increased vaginal discharge, no itching, and an unpleasant odor. On examination a grayish white discharge is noted at the introitus and adhering to the vaginal walls. There is no erythema. She is sexually active. The most likely finding on a wet mount examination would be:
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