Vaginal discharge
Last updated: Thursday, 20, January, 2011
| Causes | Appropriate Tests |
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Genital swabs (cervical, high vaginal), microscopy (wet film and Gram stain), bacterial and fungal culture for specific pathogens, if appropriate. Cytological examination (vaginal cytology) in the post-pubertal patient. Lesion biopsy See also Vaginal bleeding | |
Sexually transmitted diseases, especially | |
Candida albicans infection | See Candidiasis |
Gardnerella vaginalis infection | |
Streptococcus pyogenes Other beta-haemolyhic streptococci (post-partum) | |
Carcinoma
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Retained foreign body
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