5 Minute Wet Mount
OBGYN Procedures
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5m 3s
Infections due to trichomonad, yeast (candida), and bacterial vaginosis commonly present with vaginal discharge. The Wet Mount is useful in diagnosing these vaginal discharges and infections. This video shows how to perform the wet mount and includes examples of the most common abnormalities.
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