The presence of gram-variable bacilli on the surface of epithelial cells collected from the vaginal mucosa indicates
A) cervicitis.
B) bacterial vaginosis.
C) diphtheria.
D) poor staining technique.

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Gram-variable bacilli are the characteristic finding in bacterial vaginosis. Cervicitis is more associated with neutrophils, and diphtheria is rare in developed countries. Poor staining technique could be a possible explanation, but it is less likely to be the only cause of this finding.

The Presence of Gram-Variable Bacilli on the Surface of Epithelial