If clue cells are present, it means you may have bacterial vaginosis. Whiff test. A sample of discharge is checked to see if a strong fishy odour is created when a special solution is added. A fishy odour usually means you have bacterial vaginosis.
Also question is, are clue cells normal?
Trichomonads on the wet mount mean trichomoniasis is present. Clue cells means bacterial vaginosis is present. If many Gardnerella vaginalis bacteria are present, this also may mean bacterial vaginosis is present.
| Normal: | No yeast is found. |
|---|---|
| Abnormal: | Yeast cells means a yeast infection is present. |
Likewise, is clue cells an STD?
Is Gardnerella vaginalis an STD? No. Gardnerella isn’t an STD or STI. But it’s a bacteria that’s most likely transmitted sexually.
What are clue cells caused by?
They are a medical sign of bacterial vaginosis, particularly that caused by Gardnerella vaginalis, a group of Gram-variable bacteria. This bacterial infection is characterized by a foul, fishy smelling, thin gray vaginal discharge, and an increase in vaginal pH from around 4.5 to over 5.5.
What are clue cells on a Pap smear?
A sample of vaginal discharge is checked for bacteria, white blood cells, and unusual cells called clue cells. If clue cells are found, it means you may have bacterial vaginosis.
What does a 20 a clue cells mean?
The finding of 20% or more clue cells was considered positive for the presence of BV. This diagnostic criterion presented a sensitivity of 87%, specificity of 94%, a positive predictive value of 81%, and a negative predictive value of 96%, both in cervical and vaginal samples.
What does few clue cells mean on wet prep?
Yeast cells found on the wet mount mean a vaginal yeast infection is present. Trichomonads on the wet mount mean trichomoniasis is present. Clue cells means bacterial vaginosis is present.
Why do I keep getting BV with the same partner?
If you’re in a long-term relationship with the same partner you may be on the pill or not using barrier contraceptives – so sex is very likely to trigger your BV. Don’t be tempted to use intimate washes, perfumes or sprays to mask the symptoms as these can affect your balance as well and actually make things worse.