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What does it mean if you have clue cells

Clue cells are certain cells in the vagina (vaginal epithelial cells) that appear fuzzy without sharp edges under a microscope. Clue cells change to this fuzzy look when they are coated with bacteria. If clue cells are seen, it means bacterial vaginosis is present.

Así, are clue cells an STD?

The Gardnerella vaginalis infection of the urogenital tract, an STD, is of clinical importance in females and of epidemiological importance in males. Females suffer from vulvovaginitis amine colpitis, with a bad-smelling grey vaginal discharge with a pH of 5.0-5.5, which contains "clue cells".

Así, what does it mean if Clue cells are present?

A sample of vaginal discharge is checked for bacteria, white blood cells, and unusual cells called clue cells. If clue cells are found, it means you may have bacterial vaginosis. Whiff test. A sample of discharge is checked to see if a strong fishy odor is created when a special solution is added.

Aunque, what bacteria is associated with clue cells?

They are a medical sign of bacterial vaginosis, particularly that caused by Gardnerella vaginalis, a group of Gram-variable bacteria. This bacterial infection is characterized by a foul, fishy smelling, thin gray vaginal discharge, and an increase in vaginal pH from around 4.5 to over 5.5.

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Are clue cells sexually transmitted?

Gardnerella is not considered to be a sexually transmitted infection but it is not clear if Gardnerella can be passed from males to females during intercourse. There is no evidence to support the treatment of asymptomatic male partners of symptomatic female patients.

Do clue cells always mean BV?

If the normal bacteria (lactobacilli) are not there but many “clue” cells (cells from the vaginal lining that are coated with bacteria) are present, then you likely have bacterial vaginosis.

Why are they called Clue cells?

Clue cells were first described by Gardner and Dukes[1] in 1955 and were so named as these cells give an important "clue" to the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis. A clue cell can be detected on simple wet mount of vaginal secretions.

Can a male get gardnerella?

Despite gardnerella mainly affecting women it can still be passed to men as a colonisation within the male urethra. More often than not an infected male will not show any symptoms and treatment is often not required. If a man is symptomatic then treatment can be administered to clear the infection.

Can a man get BV from a woman?

A health care provider can treat BV with antibiotics, but BV may return even after treatment. Treatment may also reduce the risk for some STDs. Male sex partners of women diagnosed with BV generally do not need to be treated. BV may be transferred between female sex partners.

What causes clue cells?

They are a medical sign of bacterial vaginosis, particularly that caused by Gardnerella vaginalis, a group of Gram-variable bacteria. This bacterial infection is characterized by a foul, fishy smelling, thin gray vaginal discharge, and an increase in vaginal pH from around 4.5 to over 5.5.

Does a wet prep test for STDs?

The purpose of a wet mount is to determine the cause of vaginitis. 1 Wet mounts may also be a standard part of an annual gynecology exam. Wet mounts are not used to diagnose most common STDs such as chlamydia and gonorrhea.

How many Clue cells does it take to diagnose BV?

Vaginal pH greater than 4.5. Positive whiff test (fishy amine odor when 10 percent potassium hydroxide solution is added) At least 20 percent clue cells (vaginal epithelial cells with borders obscured by adherent coccobacilli on wet-mount preparation or Gram stain; Figure 1).

Can you test for BV with urine?

In some studies, vaginal swabs are not collected, and first-void urine (FVU) may be the only material from which BV can be diagnosed. In most settings, pregnant women are traditionally screened for glucose and leukocytes in urine, and thus urine would be easy to collect for BV studies.

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