Vulvovaginitis

Vulvovaginitis ( 24 Questions)

A client with vulvovaginitis presents with a thick, white discharge resembling cottage cheese. Which of the following causative agents is most likely responsible for this presentation?


Correct Answer: B

Choice A rationale:

Anaerobic bacteria are not responsible for the described symptoms. They typically cause foul-smelling discharge with a different consistency.

Choice B rationale:

Fungi, such as Candida species, commonly cause vaginal candidiasis, which presents with thick, white, cottage cheese-like discharge. This matches the client's symptoms.

Choice C rationale:

Protozoa, like Trichomonas vaginalis, usually lead to a frothy, greenish-yellow discharge with a foul odor, which doesn't align with the client's presentation.

Choice D rationale:

Low estrogen levels would not directly cause this type of discharge. They might lead to vaginal dryness and thinning of vaginal walls, but not the specific discharge described.

Choice E rationale:

Human papillomavirus (HPV) doesn't typically cause the described discharge. It's associated with genital warts and cervical changes but not with this type of discharge.




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