Identifies infection within 10 to 45 minutes, but it is less sensitive and specific than culture
Treatment
Metronidazole (Flagyl) - treatment of choice<|>Tinidazole (Tindamax)
Complication
Cervical cancer
Nursing Considerations
1. Follow standard precautions
2. Assist with obtaining appropriate specimen for culture or testing
3. Tell the patient to avoid ingesting alcohol while taking metronidazole (and for 48 hours after completing the prescription), as the combination may cause severe nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, headaches, and flushing
