Investigation
- microscopy for "clue cells" - epithelial cells densely covered with bacilli
- positive amine test - a fishy ammoniacal smell when the discharge is mixed with 10% potassium hydroxide
Diagnosis is based on clinical findings and the positive amine test.
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