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define vaginal ecosystem
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acidic environment, predominantly occupied by lactobacili, normal discharge produced by cervix, influenced by hormonal changes during cycle
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describe normal discharge
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cloudy to clear; slimy, non-irritating; pH 3.8-4.2; non-offensive odor; amount varies and is not indication of infection
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etiology trichomonas
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motile eurkaryotic protozoan (a parasite) with undulating membrane & flagella; unicellular organism
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etiology of candida, most common types
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candida is normal component of vag flora, but overgrowth causes infection;
most common-albicans (65-85%) galabrata (5-10%) tropicalis (5-23%) |
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etiology BV (bacterial vaginosis)
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imbalance normal flora c overgrowth of anerobic bacteria & lack of normal lactobacili
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