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Vaginitis Risk Factors
Risk factors for vaginitis include:
  • Treatment with antibiotics
  • Diabetes
  • Any condition that weakens the immune system, such as:
    • Organ transplant
    • Chemotherapy
    • AIDS
  • Intrauterine device (IUD)
  • Multiple sexual partners
  • Unprotected sex
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Last Updated: Aug 21, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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