Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginitis
1996
Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginitis
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Author Information
Author(s): Jorma Paavonen
Primary Institution: University of Helsinki
Hypothesis
DIV is caused by bacterial toxins and is an uncommon cause of purulent vaginitis in premenopausal women.
Conclusion
Most patients with desquamative inflammatory vaginitis respond well to treatment with topical clindamycin cream.
Supporting Evidence
- DIV is characterized by frothy heavy discharge and purulent vaginitis.
- Colposcopic examination shows multiple ecchymotic spots.
- Wet mount findings show heavy coccoid bacterial flora and high numbers of polymorphonuclear leukocytes.
Takeaway
Desquamative inflammatory vaginitis is a type of infection that causes a lot of discharge and can look like other infections, but it needs a different treatment.
Methodology
Diagnosis is based on clinical findings, wet mount examination, and histopathologic examination.
Limitations
Systematic etiologic studies have not been reported.
Participant Demographics
Premenopausal women.
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