Laboratory diagnosis of Bacterial vaginosis caused by Gardnerella vaginalis
Laboratory diagnosis of Bacterial vaginosis caused by Gardnerella vaginalis Specimen: Vaginal discharge specimen A. Direct Microscopic Examination Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is characterized by a foul-smelling discharge. A diagnosis/confirmation is done microscopically by examination of gram stains to detect change in vaginal ecology. A smear of vaginal fluid or vaginal swab is gram stained which reveals the presence of Gram negative …
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