Case #2 A 74-year-old female complains of watery, yellowish vaginal discharge for the past three weeks. She is otherwise in good health and without any major cardiovascular disease. A vaginal exam is remarkable for a thin and pale vagina. Vaginal wet-mount microscopy shows elevated white blood cells but no bacteria. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) prep is negative. • What is the most likely cause for her condition? • What is the most appropriate treatment at this time?
Added by Matthew S.
Close
Step 1
A 74-year-old female with watery, yellowish vaginal discharge and a thin and pale vagina suggests a condition related to postmenopausal changes. Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Adi S and 85 other Biology educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Sri K.
A 24-year-old woman has presented to an inner-city free clinic because of the copious, foul vaginal discharge that she has had in recent days. Microscopy has confirmed the presence of Trichomonas vaginalis. What is the woman's most likely treatment and prognosis?
Madhur L.
Clinical History: A 22-year-old woman with fever, pelvic pain, and vaginal discharge for 3 weeks. On physical examination, she has lower abdominal adnexal tenderness and a painful, swollen left knee. Laboratory studies show a WBC count of 11,875/mm3 with 68% segmented neutrophils, 8% bands, 18% lymphocytes, and 6% monocytes. Vaginal discharge was submitted to the laboratory. What culture media will you use to isolate the bacteria?
Recommended Textbooks
Biology for AP Courses
Objective Biology for NEET
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Transcript
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD