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FIGURE 1. Clue cells, as seen on a wet-mount slide, are vaginal epithelial cells with adherent coccobacilli that make the edges appear indistinct.
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Diagnosis relies on detection in wet mounts of the so-called "clue cells," which are vaginal epithelial cells infected by coccobacilli, that can be scored with a Gram stain.[24] Culture is neither helpful nor indicated for the diagnosis of BV. Of note, the presence of G vaginalis is not pathognomonic -- while it is...
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Next in thread: Aster: "Re: What is coccobacilli ( result after pap smear)" ... At Thu, 10 Oct 2002, fadzlee wrote: >; >Hello..; > my question is what is coccobacilli? how to cure it besides antibiotic?;
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Named after Papanicolaou, who discovered cellular changes in vaginal smears of patients with uterine cervical cancer, the Pap’s Smear was not well received by the medical fraternity initially and was disregarded for a while.
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In addition to detecting and classifying abnormalities within the squamous epithelium and glandular epithelium, the smears are also examined for the presence of inflammatory cells (polymorphonuclear white cells, lymphocytes, histiocytes), normal vaginal flora (Lactobacilli), coccobacilli (indicative of vaginal infection),
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pH >4.5. Since the abnormal flora of BV is consistently associated with a vaginal pH >4.5, a normal pH excludes a diagnosis of BV. (17,18) The determination of pH in the narrow range around 4.5 ... Clue cells are vaginal epithelial cells coated with coccobacilli giving an appearance as if coated with ground black pepper.
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I. GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIA ... III. ASSORTED MISCELLANEOUS BACTERIA ... Bacteria all have in common the prokaryotic cell type, but there are many groups and many ways of classifying them.
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Chapter 179: Tests on Vaginal Discharge ... Clue cells are vaginal epithelial cells with adherent coccobacilli. Yeast may be seen as budding or hyphal forms, and may be seen best with the addition of potassium hydroxide.
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Predominance of coccobacilli consistent with shift in vaginal flora-suggestive of but not a definitive diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis. ... Urinary Tract Infections Bleeding Between Periods Causes of Vaginal Bleeding What is a Colposcopy? Bumps and Lumps Below the Skin...
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