Bacterial Vaginitis
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Bacterial Vaginitis Risk Factors
Risk factors for bacterial
vaginitis
include:
Diabetes
Any condition that
weakens the immune system
, such as:
Organ transplant
Chemotherapy
AIDS
Intrauterine device
Multiple sexual partners
Treatment with antibiotics
Unprotected sex
Birth control pills
Vaginal
cuts
or
abrasions
Pregnancy
Vaginal antibiotic creams or ointments
Women who douche frequently
Smoking
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Bacterial Vaginitis Symptoms
Related Topics:
Trichomonas vaginitis
Vaginal discharge
Vaginal itching
Vaginal pain
Vaginitis
Yeast vaginitis
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Vaginal discharge
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Last Updated: Mar 5, 2008
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Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Bacterial Vaginitis References:
Joesoef MR, Schmid G. Bacterial vaginosis. Clin Evid. 2005 Jun;(13):1968-78.
Mengel MB, Berg AO, Weaver CH: The effectiveness of single-dose metronidazole therapy for patients and their partners with bacterial vaginosis. J Fam Pract 1989 Feb; 28(2): 163-71.
Owen MK, Clenney TL. Management of vaginitis. Am Fam Physician. 2004 Dec 1;70(11):2125-32.
Spiegel CA: Bacterial vaginosis. Clin Microbiol Rev 1991 Oct; 4(4): 485-502.
