Clue cells are vaginal epithelial cells that show bacterial growth such as *Gardnerella vaginalis* in a vaginal fluid assessment. This is symptomatic of bacterial vaginosis, 

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Bacterial vaginosis is usually diagnosed by thin white-to-yellow vaginal discharge. Burning, fishy odor, and itching is also associated with this infection. 

Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis

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