Foul smelling vaginal discharge (562/1700)

A 34yo female presents with a foul smelling discharge. What set of organisms are we looking for
to be treated here?
a. Chlamydia, gonorrhea
b. Chlamydia, gardenella
c. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, gardenella
d. Gonorrhea, gardenella
e. Gardenella only




































answer: C

Although gardenella is the one famously associated with a fishy smell, any purulent discharge in an enclosed area will cause foul smell.

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