All of the Following Are True Statements Concerning Bacterial Vaginosis

question 64

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true statements concerning bacterial vaginosis EXCEPT:

• A) "Clue cells" are important in the diagnosis.
• B) It is not known to be sexually transmitted.
• C) It occurs when the normal microbiota of the vagina are replaced.
• D) It is characterized by a white discharge with a "fishy" odor.
• E) It occurs when the vaginal pH becomes more acidic.

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