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INFECTIVE CAUSES OF VAGINAL DISCHARGE
INFECTION
ORGANISM
DISCHARGE
TREATMENT
Gonorrhoea
Watery/ yellow.
Ciprofloxacin 500mg
(Gram –ve, intracellular, +/- dysuria, IMB, pelvic Chlamydia
Altered.
Doxycycline 100mg bd
Or: Azithromycin 1g
stat (if pregnant).

Trichomonas
Offensive, frothy,
Metronidazole 400mg
vaginalis
yellow/ green.
bd PO 5-7/7.
Bacterial
Offensive, fishy, white/
Metronidazole 400mg
vaginosis
bd PO 5-7/7.
Cervicitis
Purulent
Doxycycline 100mg bd
Curdy, white, yeasty.
Topical antifungal
agent: Clotimazole.
Or: Fluconazole
150mg PO stat.

INFECTIVE CAUSES OF URETHRAL DISCHARGE.
INFECTION
ORGANISM
DISCHARGE
TREATMENT
Gonorrhoea
Purulent.
Ciprofloxacin 500mg
(Gram –ve, intracellular, +/- dysuria, epididymal Chlamydia
Altered.
Doxycycline 100mg bd
Or: Azithromycin 1g
Trichomonas
Thin/ white.
Metronidazole 400mg
vaginalis
bd PO 5-7/7.
Non-Specific
Doxycycline 100mg bd
Urethritis
Non infective causes of urethral discharge include:
Non infective causes of vaginal discharge include:
- Trauma (physical or chemical)
- Physiological (normal discharge = white
| yellow when oxidised)
Malignancy
Malignancy
(tampon, condom) or allergy (eg. to soap).
Physiological Discharge.
Normal vaginal discharge is acidic due to the production of lactic acid by the lactobacilli.
95% of the bacteria present in vaginal discharge are lactobacilli.
When normal, white, vaginal discharge is oxidised in air it turns yellow.
The amount of normal discharge can increase during the middle of the menstrual cycle, and on commencement of the COCP.
History.
Determine the nature of discharge:
- timing of onset - colour - odour - irritation - presence of blood
PMH / Sexual hx / Drug history (? Recent antibiotics).
Examination
General
Inspect using speculum
Abdo/ Bimanual
Notes provided by Layla Heidarinia, Medical Student at Liverpool. These notes were written by Layla Heidarinia in 2007. They are presented in good faith and every effort has been taken to ensure their accuracy. Nevertheless, medical practice changes over time and it is always important to check the information with your clinical teachers and with other reliable sources. Disclaimer: no responsibility can be taken by either the author or publisher for any loss, damage or injury occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of this information. Please give feedback on this document and report any inaccuracies to: [email protected]

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