Anaerobic Infections
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Bacterial Vaginosis<br />
• Common condition in women of child<br />
bearing age<br />
• Associated with Gardnerella vaginalis &<br />
Mobiluncus species, as well as pH > 4.5<br />
• Clinical picture:<br />
– Vaginal discharge that has a fishy odor<br />
– Presence of vaginal epithelial cells (“clue<br />
cells”) confirms the diagnosis<br />
• Rx: clindamycin or metronidazole
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