All are true about Bacterial vaginosis except
Amsel's criteria is used for diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis although Nugent scoring can also be used Amsel's criteria Vaginal pH> 4.5 Discharge when put in 10 % KOH produces fishy smell Clue cells are seen Clue cells are vaginal squamous epithelial cells coated with Gardnerella vaginalis
Vaginal pH <4.5
Nugent scoring can be used for diagnosis
Fishy smelling discharge after addition of KOH
Presence of clue cells is pathognomic
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