Vulvovaginitis — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: _____ does change the vaginal pH

Answer: Gardnerella vaginalis

Flashcard 2: _____ discharge from the vagina is significant for Gardnerella vaginalis

Answer: Gray-white

Flashcard 3: _____ is elephantiasis of female external genital organs, seen in late stage of Lymphogranuloma venerum

Answer: Esthiomene

Flashcard 4: A female presented with frothy, greenish vaginal discharge with a musty smell. On examination 'strawberry vagina' was noted. A diagnosis of trichomonas vaginalis was made. Drug of choice is:

Answer: Metronidazole

Flashcard 5: The vaginal pH in the case of candidiasis is _____

Answer: <4.5

Flashcard 6: Alterations in natural _____ flora can lead to overgrowth of Gardnerella vaginalis

Answer: vaginal bacterial

Flashcard 7: _____ end of the Ayre's spatula is used for taking Pap smear (from squamocolumnar junction, portio vaginalis of cervix)

Answer: Bifid

Flashcard 8: The **Red Kit** (NACO Kit 5) contains _____ and partner treatment is not required.

Answer: Acyclovir 400 mg (BD for 7 days)

Extra: The Red Kit (Kit 5) is indicated for herpetic genital ulcers. It is the only NACO kit where partner treatment is specifically noted as **not required** (unless the partner is also symptomatic). **NACO STI Kits Summary:** • Kit 1 (Grey): Urethral/Cervical discharge • Kit 2 (Green): Vaginal discharge • Kit 3 (White): Genital ulcer (non-herpetic) • Kit 4 (Blue): Genital ulcer (non-herpetic, Penicillin allergic) • **Kit 5 (Red): Genital Herpes** • Kit 6 (Yellow): Lower abdominal pain (PID) • Kit 7 (Black): Scrotal swelling

Flashcard 9: _____ end of the Ayre's spatula is used for taking samples for vaginal cytology

Answer: Blunt

Flashcard 10: The instrument shown in the image is _____ speculum

Answer: Auvard