Image Based Question – 72053

A 25 year old female patient presents with fishy odour vaginal discharge.Pap Smear shows the following picture.What can be the most possible diagnosis?

A. Trichomoniasis

B. Bacterial Vaginosis

C. Candidiasis

D. Actinomycosis

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Ans:B. Bacterial Vaginosis.

Indicator cells also known as “Clue Cells” form the characteristic picture of BV.
Note the presence of multiple microorganisms, which are attached to a single squamous epithelial cell.