The nurse is collecting assessment data on a client who is reporting a vaginal discharge that is cottage cheese-like in appearance. Which pathogen is the most likely cause for this symptom?
A) Gonococci
B) Candida albicans
C) Trichomonas vaginalis
D) Gardnerella vaginalis
B
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Candida albicans is a yeast infection that presents with a thick, curdy white discharge. Gonococcus is the organism that causes gonorrhea and presents with a yellow, mucopurulent discharge. Trichomonas vaginalis presents with a foamy, white, foul-smelling discharge and Gardnerella vaginalis is a watery, fishy-smelling discharge.
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