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Microscopy Challenge: Elements in a Vaginal Flora Smear

A clinical case study on vaginal flora smear microscopy in a 25-year-old patient. Methylene blue stain, 100x objective. What elements are visible in the preparation?

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Vaginal flora smear, methylene blue stain, 100x magnification

Microscopy of vaginal smear at 100x magnification with methylene blue

Vaginal discharge preparation, field of view at 100x magnification

An anonymous question from a subscriber. What are these elements in a vaginal flora smear from a 25-year-old woman? Methylene blue, 100x magnification

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