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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 Smear Microscopy
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Clue Cells and Leukocytes in Bacterial Vaginosis
Causes of leukocytosis and clue cells in a vaginal smear. Differential diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis and mixed infections. Learn more.
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Microscopy of a Smear for Flora: Squamous Epithelium and Flora
Features of the microscopic picture of a smear for flora: morphology of squamous epithelial cells and evaluation of concomitant bacterial microbiota in the preparation.
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Mast Cells and Eosinophils in Flora Smear Microscopy
Learn about identifying mast cells and eosinophils in urogenital flora smears using methylene blue staining and subsequent Romanowsky restaining.
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Leptotrichia and Fungal Mycelium in Vaginal Smear
Morphological features of Leptotrichia, pseudomycelium, and Candida fungal spores in a vaginal smear for flora microscopy. A practical example.
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Differentiating Leptothrix and Mycelium in Vaginal Smears
Learn the morphological differences between Leptothrix and Candida mycelium in vaginal smears, including thread shape, spore presence, and diagnostic criteria.
Clinical cases
Unusual Objects in a Gynecological Smear: A Case Study
A clinical microscopy challenge: unusual large objects found in a gynecological smear from a 33-year-old woman. Methylene blue stain.
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Polymorphic Rod Flora in Gynecological Smear Microscopy
Microscopic view of a gynecological smear for flora: squamous epithelial cells and polymorphic rod flora during vaginal discharge microscopy.
Parasitology
Morphology of Trichomonas Vaginalis in Urogenital Smear
Microscopic appearance of Trichomonas vaginalis in a urogenital smear stained with Romanowsky-Giemsa: flagella, nucleus, and characteristic cytoplasm.
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Candida Fungi in Gynecological Flora Smear
Microscopic view of candidiasis: detection of Candida blastospores in a stained flora smear during gynecological discharge examination.
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Microscopy Challenge: Structures in a Vaginal Smear
A diagnostic microscopy challenge for a flora smear: evaluating cellular elements and suspicious inclusions in vaginal discharge.
Clinical cases
Vaginal Smear in a 17-Year-Old Patient: Microscopy Description
Clinical exercise in microscopy: vaginal smear from point V in a 17-year-old girl. Evaluate the cellular composition and propose a description.