Question
The image below is a pap smear taken from a lady with IUCD, identify the organism?
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HSV
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HPV
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Actinomyces
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Trichomonas Vaginalis
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � C
Explanation
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Ans:C.)Actinomyces.
Image shows Clusters of Actinomyces-like organisms in the pap smear.
Actinomyces are gram-positive, non-acid-fast filamentous bacteria that are normally seen in cervical smears of women who have an IUCD.
The bacteria are pseudo-filamentous aggregates that can present in many shapes and sizes. They have a dusty appearance leading to it being colloquially named ‘dust bunny’
