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  • Title: Clinical prediction of Gardnerella vaginalis in general practice.
    Author: O'Dowd TC, West RR.
    Journal: J R Coll Gen Pract; 1987 Feb; 37(295):59-61. PubMed ID: 3499508.
    Abstract:
    In a study of 162 women with vaginal symptoms the clinical features of increased discharge, yellow discharge, 'high cheese' odour and pH greater than 5 were statistically strongly associated with the presence of Gardnerella vaginalis, confirmed by microbiological culture. The sensitivities and specificities of these clinical tests, although not as high as those of previously described sideroom tests using the amine test and microscopy for 'clue cells' nevertheless allow the clinician to predict G. vaginalis reliably and initiate treatment at first consultation.
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