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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Sara Mehrsefat, M.D. [2]

## Overview

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Common genital examination of patients with bacterial vaginosis is usually remarkable for fishy-odor from the vagina, thin, white/gray vaginal discharge, and lack of significant vulvovaginal inflammation.[1]

## Physical Examination

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#### Genital examination

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A genital examination of patients with bacterial vaginosis is usually remarkable for:

* Fishy-odor emitted from the vagina
* Thin, white/gray, homogeneous vaginal discharge
* Lack of significant vulvovaginal inflammation

## References

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1. ↑ Center for Disease Control and prevention. Mortality and morbidity weekly reports. Sexually transmitted disease treatment guideline. (2015) https://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/tg-2015-print.pdf Accessed on October 20, 2016

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