The presence of 'clue cells' in a Pap smear is characteristic of which condition?
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Correct answer: Bacterial Vaginosis
Clue cells are squamous epithelial cells covered by many small coccobacilli (usually Gardnerella vaginalis), giving the cell borders a 'shaggy' or indistinct appearance. They are a diagnostic marker for bacterial vaginosis.
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