Genitourinary
Image Set 24 - (Sparrow 5IIB4) Gardnerella vaginalis infection - cervix
Results: Greater than 100 WBC's/hpf || Numerous small pleomorphic gram variable rods || Moderate "Clue Cells" || (Numerous sperm cells) not reported
Note: "Clue cells" are the large squamous epithelial cells which are infected with numerous numbers of gram positive rods. Observation of these "clue cells" in a vaginal and/or cervical smear is highly suggestive of Gardnerella vaginalis.
Gardnerella vaginalis 01
Gardnerella vaginalis 02
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