DiagnosisClinical FeaturesSwabsCausative OrganismTreatment
Bacterial Vaginosis  1. Thin, grey-white, fishy (very offensive) smelling discharge

  2. Vaginal itching is uncommon

  3. Positive Whiff test (Potassium Hydroxide)  Vaginal pH > 4.5

Vaginal swabGardnerella vaginalisMetronidazole or Clindamycin
Trichomoniasis  1. Frothy, yellowish-green smelly vaginal discharge

  2. Vaginal itching is common

  3. Strawberry Cervix

  4. Vaginal pH > 4.5

Vaginal swabTrichomonas vaginalisOral Metronidazole
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis  1. Thick white, cheese-like odourless vaginal discharge

  2. Vaginal itching is common

  3. Vaginal pH: 4-4.5

Vaginal swabCandida albicansLocal Clotrimazole (Anti-fungal)

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