Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 15

Which of the following constituents is normal in healthy vaginal fluid secretions?

A. Lactobacilli

B. Basal cells

C. Trichomonas vaginalis

D. Pseudohyphae

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Vaginal fluid or vaginal discharge:

It is a biological fluid enclosed within or discharged from vagina.

Lactobacilli:

• Bacterial flora are present in vagina

• In vaginal bacteria, the lactobacilli spp occupies the maximum portion

• Lactobacilli bacteria produces lactic acid and maintains pH of vagina in acidic condition

• Lactobacilli subgroups produces hydrogen peroxide, which suppresses the increased growth of other organisms

Therefore, “lactobacilli” are normal in healthy vaginal fluid secretion. Hence, the correct answer is option.