Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Fifth Edition

Lawrence Impey, Tim Child

Multiple Choice Questions

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Chapter 10, Question 1.


1. Regarding infections of the vulva and vagina, which of the following statements are true?

A Vaginal lactobacillus is pathological.

B Candida albicans is the most common cause of vaginal infection, found in up to 20% of women, often without symptoms.

C Overgrowth of lactobacilli by mixed flora leads to bacterial vaginosis (BV).

D Infection and discharge in children is often related to a foreign body.

E Toxic shock syndrome usually occurs as a rare complication of the retained, particularly hyperabsorbable tampon.

F None of the above.