Table 1: Differential
characteristics of the different chronic vaginitis [11].
|
Type of vaginitis |
Trichomoniasis |
Bacterial
vaginosis |
Mycosis |
Atrophy |
Desquamative inflammatory |
|
Characteristics of discharge |
White or yellow, foamy, smelly |
Grey,
adherent, smelly |
White-creamed,
thick |
Transparent or white, not thick |
Yellow
or green, thick |
|
Pain |
Yes |
Yes/no |
No |
No |
Yes |
|
Itching |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
pH |
>
4.5 |
>
4.5 |
<
4.5 |
>
4.5 |
>
4.5 |
|
Vaginal aspect |
Erythema
|
Erythema |
Continuous
erythema |
Atrophy |
Intense
patchy erythema, petechiae. |