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Bacterial vaginosis vs Trichomonas vaginitis vs Candidal โ€” UPSC CMS MCQs (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · 5 questions

2020 P2 Q65

Q1. Which of the following are characteristics of Trichomonas vaginitis? 1.Presence of greenish frothy discharge 2.Vaginal pH > 4.5 3.Presence of clue cells in microscopic examination 4.Strawberry spots on the vaginal mucosa Select the correct answer using the code below:

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 1, 2 and 4
  3. 2, 3 and 4
  4. 1, 3 and 4

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 55

2020 P2 Q70

Q2. Monilial vaginitis is commonly associated with all EXCEPT:

  1. Prolonged antibiotic therapy
  2. Diabetes Mellitus
  3. Treatment of malaria with chloroquine
  4. Pregnancy

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 56

2022 P2 Q54

Q3. A 27-year-old female is complaining of grayish white discharge with fishy odour. There is no history of itching associated with discharge. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

  1. Trichomoniasis
  2. Candidiasis
  3. Urinary tract infection
  4. Bacterial vaginosis

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 191

2025 P2 Q70

Q4. A 28-year-old Pโ‚‚Lโ‚‚ presents to Gynaecology OPD with complaints of malodorous vaginal discharge. On examination, the discharge was found to be greyish white in colour and adherent to vaginal walls. Which one of the following is a bedside diagnostic criterion for the causative organism?

  1. Presence of RBCs in vaginal smear
  2. Vaginal pH < 4.5
  3. Positive 10% potassium hydroxide test
  4. Positive NAAT test

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 450

2025 P2 Q80

Q5. Which of the following are Amselโ€™s diagnostic criteria? I. Vaginal pH > 4.5 II. Positive Whiff test III. Presence of clue cells > 20% IV. Positive bacterial vaginal culture Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. I, II and III
  2. I, II and IV
  3. I, III and IV
  4. II, III and IV

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PYQ 2020โ€“2025 โ€” page 455

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