Obgyn review from aafp - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge in a sexually active 19-year-old female is (check one) A. Candida albicans B. Trichomonas vaginalis C. Staphylococcus D. Group B Streptococcus E. Bacterial vaginosis - Answer- Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of acute vaginitis, accounting for up to 50% of cases in some populations. It is usually caused by a shift in normal vaginal flora. BV is considerably more common as a cause of vaginal discharge than C. albic...