Light micrograph of a vaginal smear in a case of bacterial vaginosis,also known as anaerobic vaginosis or non-specific vaginitis. The sexually- transmitted infection was first believed to be due to the bacterium Gardnerella vaginalis,but Bacteroides spp. and Mobiluncus spp. are also thought to be implicated. Gram-stained micrographs show the squamous cells that form the vaginal lining densely covered in microorganisms,including curved rod-shaped bacteria,Mobiluncus spp.. The major symptom is a watery,non- irritating discharge which has a fishy odour. The infection responds to metronizadole; male partners are treated concurrently to avoid reinfection | |
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