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Investigation

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

Authoring team

  • microscopy for "clue cells" - epithelial cells densely covered with bacilli
  • positive amine test - a fishy ammoniacal smell when the discharge is mixed with 10% potassium hydroxide

Diagnosis is based on clinical findings and the positive amine test.


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