Which of the following is a characteristic of bacterial vaginosis frequently used to confirm diagnosis?
A) an abnormal vaginal discharge
B) an acidic vaginal pH
C) fever and rash
D) the presence of buboes
E) the presence of clue cells

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The presence of clue cells, which are vaginal epithelial cells covered in bacteria, is a characteristic feature of bacterial vaginosis and is frequently used to confirm diagnosis. The other options (abnormal discharge, acidic pH, fever and rash, presence of buboes) are not necessarily specific to bacterial vaginosis and may be present in other conditions as well.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Bacterial Vaginosis