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Vaginal discharge

Common infections at a glance.

Source: BASHH

Cause

Bacterial vaginosisThin grey fishy; pH >4.5 — metronidazole.
CandidaThick white, itchy; pH normal — clotrimazole (no oral fluconazole in pregnancy).
TrichomonasFrothy green-yellow, sore — metronidazole; treat partner.
Chlamydia / gonorrhoeaOften none; may be mucopurulent — NAAT swab; treat partner.
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