Phase-contrast cytology in diagnostics of bacterial  vaginosis

Konrad Florczak; Jan Peterek; Agnieszka Jurga; Marta Gross

ISSN: 1231-6407

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3/2008
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Phase-contrast cytology in diagnostics of bacterial vaginosis

Konrad Florczak

,

Jan Peterek

,

Agnieszka Jurga

,

Marta Gross

Gin Prakt 2008; 3: 2-10

Online publish date: 2008/10/27

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We present the clinical criteria for diagnosing bacterial vaginosis (BV). Variablility of adhesion of Gardnerella vaginalis, Lactobacillus, Candida albicans to vaginal epithelial cells is discussed. We describe and compare images of clue cells in: direct vaginal smears in contrast phase microscopy, direct smears stained with methylen blue and traditional smears stained with hematoxylin-eosin (H-E). The value of combined colposcopic-cytological examination in differential diagnosis of BV and vaginitis is emphasized.

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Phase-contrast cytology in diagnostics of bacterial vaginosis

Konrad Florczak , Jan Peterek , Agnieszka Jurga , Marta Gross

contrast cytology, bacterial vaginosis, vaginal ecosystem

Konrad Florczak

,

Jan Peterek

,

Agnieszka Jurga

,

Marta Gross