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Parameter Dual Test Triple Test Quadruple Test Timing First trimester Second trimester Second trimester Components 1. Beta-hCG 2. PAPP-A • Nuchal translucency(NT) on USG 1. Beta-hCG 2. AFP 3. uE3 1. Beta-hCG 2. AFP 3. uE3 4. Inhibin A *PAPP-A (Pregnancy associated plasma protein-A) Edwards syndrome, Down syndrome and NTD (Neural tube defect)-
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• Bacterial vaginosis (BV)- Anaerobic • Trichomoniasis • Candidiasis (Candida) Feature Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Anaerobic Trichomoniasis Candidiasis (Candida) Organism Type Bacteria (Gardnerella vaginalis, Anaerobes) Protozoan (Trichomonas vaginalis) Fungus (Candida albicans) Discharge • Thin • Grey-white • Fishy-smelling • Thin • Green • Foul-smelling • Frothy • Thick • Curdy white (“cottage cheese”) Special Point Clue cells on microscopy Colpitis macularis / “strawberry cervix” Most common vaginitis in
– Flagellated protozoan parasite – Lack of cyst stage, it exists only in the trophozoite form – Symptoms: Profuse frothy greenish yellow discharge – It shows twitching motility / Jerky / Wobbling / Rotatory motility 🔴 NEET PG 2023– Colpitis macularis: Strawberry appearance of vaginal mucosa (Angry looking vagina) – Culture: Diamond’s media– Treatment: Metronidazole / Tinidazole CAMP
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• Used to clinically diagnose Bacterial vaginosis (BV). Diagnosis requires at least 3 out of 4 of the following criteria:1. Thin, homogeneous, white vaginal discharge – Usually adherent to the vaginal walls. 2. Vaginal pH > 4.5 – Measured with pH paper; normal vaginal pH is ≤ 4.5. 3. Positive Whiff test (Amine test) – A fishy odor