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Bacterial Vaginosis
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the disease diagnosed?
A healthcare provider will perform a pelvic exam to obtain a sample of the vaginal discharge and look at it under the microscope. A blood test also will be done. The presence of special "clue cells" in the vaginal discharge, along with a high white blood cell count, suggest bacterial vaginosis.