Vaginitis Due to Entamœba Histolytica
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was regular and symptomless. There were no other symptoms. Both the mother and the patient were much upset by the condition, as the girl was to be married within a few months. Previous history.?The patient had always maintained good health. She gave no history of dysentery. Physical examination.?The patient was a well-built girl. General examination was negative. The patient was unusually shy and would not allow a thorough gynaecological examination. There were definite signs of vulvitis and vaginitis, though the inflammatory reaction of the latter was quite mild. The hymen was intact but admitted a finger loosely. Rectal examination of pelvic organs indicated a normal sized uterus, and no abnormality in size or tenderness of adnexa. Laboratory diagnosis.?Smears were taken by means of a sterile platinum loop from the urethra and vagina. The laboratory report from the Pasteur Institute indicated a doubtful gonococcal infection. The patient
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