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Vaginitis Definition
Common names:
  • Infection of the Vagina
  • Inflamed Vagina
  • Vaginal Infection
  • Vaginitis
  • Vulvovaginitis
A woman with vaginitis has inflammation of the vagina, usually due to an infection. A yeast infection is the most common cause of vaginitis. Images

Most women develop vaginitis at some time during their lives.

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Last Updated: Sep 5, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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