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	Vaginitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vaginal mucosa usually caused by a Candida albicans (a yeast), Trichomonas vaginalis (a protozoan) or Gardnerella (a bacterium), and rarely by other pathogens.
		(A59.0) Trichonomas Vaginitis Trichomonas vaginalis usually causes a profuse discharge with a fish-like odour, pain upon urination, painful intercourse, and inflammation of the external genitals.
		Diagnosis is with microscopy and culture of the discharge, and appropriate antibiotic or antifungal treatment.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vaginitis (317 words)

	Vaginitis - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
		Vaginitis is a term used to describe disorders that cause infection or inflammation of the vagina.
		Vaginitis can be caused by several different organisms, sometimes at the same time, as well as by hormonal changes, allergies, or irritations.
		Vaginitis can also be caused by antibiotic use, diabetes, excessive alcohol, steroid use, a weakened immune system, abrasions of the vagina, or tight non-cotton underwear.
	www.healthscout.com /ency/1/594/main.html (955 words)

	Vaginitis
		In addition, the vaginal environment is influenced by a number of different factors including a woman's health, her personal hygiene, medications, hormones (particularly estrogen), and the health of her sexual partner.
		This infection is caused by a bacteria, not yeast.
		One type of virus that causes viral vaginitis is the herpes simplex virus (HSV, or simply herpes) whose primary symptom is pain in the genital area associated with lesions and sores.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/adult_women/vagts.cfm (1602 words)

	Vaginitis Information on Healthline
		Vaginitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the vagina and vulva, most often caused by a bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection.
		Vaginitis, vulvitis, and vulvovaginitis are general terms that refer to the inflammation of the vagina and/or vulva (the external genital organs of a woman).
		It is completely normal for a woman to have a vaginal discharge, with the amount and consistency varying during the course of the menstrual cycle.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/vaginitis (1081 words)

	Vaginitis
		Vaginitis is an inflammation of the tissues of the vagina.
		Vaginitis can be caused by organisms that infect the vagina or by irritants, such as soap or powders.
		The main symptom of vaginitis is an excessive whitish or yellowish discharge from the vagina.
	folsomobgyn.com /vaginitis.htm (534 words)

	vaginitis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Vaginitis in little girls is a very common condition; usually an infection (vaginosis), sometimes an irritation (vaginitis).
		Symptoms are itching, burning with urination (mimicing bladder infection), and perhaps a yellow or green vaginal discharge (which mother often thinks erroneously to be a yeast infection).
		Have the child with vaginitis suspected because of a discharge soak in the tub several times a day in some warm, clear bath water (no soap, please - it's irritating) with a quarter of a cup of household vinegar in the water for mild acidification.
	www.drhull.com /EncyMaster/V/vaginitis.html (246 words)

	Vaginitis
		Vaginitis is described medically as an irritation and/or inflammation of the vagina.
		Vaginitis affects millions of women and is one of the primary reasons women visit their doctor.
		Vaginitis is identified by checking vaginal fluid appearance, vaginal pH, the presence of volatile amines (the odor causing gas) and the microscopic detection of clue cells.
	www.idph.state.il.us /public/hb/hbvaginitis.htm (791 words)

	Vaginitis
		Vaginitis, inflammation of the vagina, is responsible for an estimated 10% of all visits by women to their healthcare practitioners.
		Infectious vaginitis is most common in reproductive-age women and is generally caused by one of three types of infections: bacterial vaginosis (BV), candidiasis (yeast infection), or trichomoniasis.
		Hormone-related vaginitis is marked by dryness, irritation, thinning of the vaginal mucous membranes and painful intercourse.
	healthychristianliving.com /vaginitis.htm (1082 words)

	Vaginitis
		Bacterial vaginosis was present in 36% of adolescents and negatively correlated with the presence of vaginal lactobacilli.
		Vaginitis due to Candida Markedly Reduced by Live Yogurt: A Long Island Jewish Med Center study of 21 women with recurrent vaginal candidiasis found that those assigned to eat live-culture yogurt daily had a dramatically lower rate of yeast infections: 0.4 vs. 2.5.
		Vaginitis in HIV Patients Prevented as Well with Lactobacillus acidophilus as with Clotrimazole: In a randomized 21-month DB PC study of 164 HIV patients, weekly intravaginal clotrimazole and L.
	www.modern-psychiatry.com /vaginitis.htm (1395 words)

	Vaginitis: Important Information for Your Good Health
		Vaginitis is a medical term that is used to refer to any infection or inflammation of the vagina.
		The symptoms of vaginitis are common and most women will have at least one form of vaginitis in their lifetime.
		Although each of these causes of vaginal infection can have different symptoms, it is not always easy for a patient to figure out which type of vaginitis she has; in fact, diagnosis can even be tricky for an experienced clinician.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/6/1680_52020.htm (2503 words)

	Vaginitis, NIAID Fact Sheet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Vaginal yeast infection, or vulvovaginal candidiasis, is a common cause of vaginal irritation.
		Vaginal discharge is not always present and may be a small amount.
		No longer considered merely a harmless annoyance, vaginitis is the object of serious studies as scientists try to clarify its role in such conditions as PID and pregnancy-related complications.
	www.niaid.nih.gov /factsheets/vaginitis.htm (1560 words)

	Vaginal infections
		"Vaginitis" is a medical term used to describe various conditions that cause infection or inflammation of the vagina.
		A vaginal discharge that has an odor or that is irritating usually is considered an abnormal discharge.
		Although each of these vaginal infections can have different symptoms, it is not always easy for a woman to figure out which type of vaginal infection she has.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/10/2953_500.htm (389 words)

	eMedicine - Vaginitis : Article by Ann S Botash, MD
		Vaginitis is a diagnosis based on the presence of symptoms of abnormal discharge, vulvovaginal discomfort, or both.
		The vaginal mucosa is columnar epithelium, vaginal mucous glands are absent, normal vaginal flora is similar to that of postmenopausal women (eg, gram-positive cocci and anaerobic gram-negatives are more common), and labia are thin with a thin hymen.
		Recurrences of vaginitis are associated with a failure to establish a healthy vaginal microflora dominated by lactobacilli.
	www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic631.htm (4432 words)

	HON Mother & Child Glossary, Gynaecologic Problems: Vaginitis
		Vaginitis is a medical term that is used to refer to any infection or inflammation of the vagina, characterised by discharge, odor, irritation, and/or itching.
		Vaginal discharge is not always present and may be minimal.
		The primary symptom of BV is an abnormal, odorous (often described as 'fish-like') vaginal discharge.
	www.hon.ch /Dossier/MotherChild/gynae_problems/vaginitis.html (692 words)

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		Since women, not men, experience the purulent discharge, malodorous, and occasional bleeding that result from vaginitis, little attention is given to the fact that males can act as carriers for the most common bacterial causes of vaginitis, particularly Gardnerella vaginalis.
		Adhaesiva Vaginitis is an inflammation caused by adhesions within the vaginal walls; and postmenopausal (also known as atrophic or senile vaginitis) normally have little to do with infection.
		But the most common forms of vaginitis, some of which a woman can live with in a low grade form the entirety of her adult life if she is not educated as to proper treatment, are well-known to be microbial in nature.
	www.altcancer.com /vagi.htm (759 words)

	Vaginitis
		Although each of these vaginal infections can have different symptoms, it is not always easy for a patient to figure out which type of vaginitis she has.
		The primary symptom of herpes vaginitis is pain associated with lesions or "sores." These sores usually are visible on the vulva or the vagina but occasionally are inside the vagina and can only be seen during a gynecologic exam.
		Other forms of infectious vaginitis are caused by organisms that need to be treated with oral medication and/or a vaginal cream prescribed by your doctor.
	www.clevelandclinic.org /health/health-info/docs/2400/2423.asp?index=9131 (2078 words)

	Adult Health Advisor 2005.4: Vaginitis
		Vaginitis is the medical name for swelling, burning, itching, or an infection of the vagina.
		Vaginitis can be caused by organisms that infect the vagina, such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, or yeast.
		The main symptom of vaginitis is a lot of whitish, gray, or yellowish discharge from the vagina.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/aha/aha_vulvag_crs.htm (723 words)

	Vaginitis
		Vaginitis can affect women of all ages; however, the vagina and vulva are more easily infected after menopause.
		Vaginitis can also be caused by stool entering the vagina through an abnormal passage (fistula), and by poor personal hygiene.
		When vaginitis is caused by a cancer of the vagina, cervix, or uterine lining, the discharge is usually watery and may contain blood.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/uz/vaginitis.htm (595 words)

	Guide to Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
		Therefore vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina.
		A women usually has some amount of normal vaginal discharge and it is sometimes difficult to tell the difference between this and an abnormal discharge.
		For example, a yeast vaginitis would be treated by a cream that is put into the vagina while a vaginitis caused by gonorrhea or trichomonas would be treated by pills taken by mouth.
	www.healthac.org /guide_vaginitis.html (435 words)

	Vaginitis
		Vaginal infections happen to women of all ages, to sexually active women and to women who aren't sexually active.
		Vaginal infections are actually the number one reason that adult women see their health care providers.
		A vaginal infection is known medically as "vaginitis." The 3 most common causes of vaginal infections are yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and trichomoniasis.
	www.youngwomenshealth.org /vaginitis.html (1316 words)

	Vaginitis - My Child Has - Children's Hospital Boston
		In addition, the vaginal environment is influenced by a number of different factors including a female's health, her personal hygiene, medications, hormones (particularly estrogen), and the health of her sexual partner.
		While yeast infections are the most commonly discussed vaginal infection, bacterial vaginosis (BV) is actually the most common type of vaginitis in females of reproductive age.
		Noninfectious vaginitis may be also be caused by sensitivity to perfumed soaps, detergents, or fabric softeners.
	www.childrenshospital.org /az/Site1814/mainpageS1814P0.html (1229 words)

	Vaginitis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Vaginitis is responsible for an estimated 10% of all visits by women to their healthcare practitioners.
		Irritant vaginitis is characterized by itching and soreness.
		Lactobacillus acidophilus is a strain of friendly bacteria that is an integral part of normal vaginal flora.
	www.kroger.com /hn/Concern/Vaginitis.htm (1289 words)

	Vaginitis
		The most effective way to prevent vaginitis is to understand its causes and follow advice to reduce your risk.
		This may be in the form of vaginal suppositories, creams or tablets and should always be used as prescribed.
		Often simply called "trich" (trick), this form of vaginitis is caused by single-celled organisms (protozoa), which may be found in both men and women.
	www.mcg.edu /shs/vaginiti.htm (683 words)

	American Social Health Association - Learn about STDs/STIs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Vaginitis is a name for swelling, itching, burning or infection in the vagina that can be caused my several different germs.
		The most common kinds of vaginitis are bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast, a fungus.
		If you are like most women, you will have some kind of vaginitis at least once in your life.
	www.ashastd.org /learn/learn_vag_trich.cfm (603 words)

	Shoppers Drug Mart - Health & Wellness
		Infectious vaginitis is caused by an infection with bacteria or yeast.
		You are also at higher risk for vaginal yeast infections if you are under stress from a poor diet, lack of sleep, or illness, or if you are taking the oral contraceptive pill.
		In some cases, vaginitis can be diagnosed simply by considering a woman's age, as postmenopausal women are prone to irritation of the vaginal lining.
	www.mediresource.com /sdm/sdm/english/disease_detail.asp?disease_id=235 (983 words)

	Bacterial Vaginosis — Detailed medical explanation of this abnormal vaginal condition on MedicineNet.com
		Bacterial vaginosis is an abnormal vaginal condition that is characterized by vaginal discharge.
		The symptoms of bacterial vaginosis are vaginal discharge and odor.
		Vaginitis - Vaginitis is any type of vaginal infection or inflammation.
	www.medicinenet.com /bacterial_vaginosis/article.htm (417 words)

	Vaginitis
		The commonest causes of vaginitis are infections, but sometimes allergies to products such as soap or perfume, or to the rubber in some condoms, can be responsible.
		Vaginitis can be caused by many different types of organism, although the symptoms tend to be similar.
		Chlamydia is an unusual cause of vaginitis, since infection often does not produce symptoms unless pelvic inflammatory disease is present.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /diseases/facts/vaginitis.htm (624 words)

	eMedicine - Vaginitis : Article by Hetal B Gor, MD, FACOG
		Vaginitis is defined as the spectrum of conditions that cause vulvovaginal symptoms such as itching, burning, irritation, and abnormal discharge.
		The most common causes of vaginitis in symptomatic women are bacterial vaginosis (BV) (22-50%), vulvovaginal candidiasis (17-39%), and trichomoniasis (4-35%); yet, 7-72% of women with vaginitis may remain undiagnosed.
		Bacterial vaginosis: This is characterized by thin, homogenous, malodorous white-to-grey vaginal discharge and pruritus.
	www.emedicine.com /MED/topic2358.htm (3637 words)

	Vaginitis - Trichomoniasis
		Vaginitis is best described as any inflammation of the vulva and vagina.
		The vaginal lining is lubricated and its cells are being constantly renewed.
		There are a variety of causes of vaginitis, some are related to sexual activity and others are not.
	www.sexhealth.org /std/vaginitis.shtml (361 words)

	Yeast infections and other vaginitis causes - MayoClinic.com
		Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina that can result in discharge, itching or pain.
		The cause is usually a change in the normal balance of vaginal bacteria or an infection.
		This type results from overgrowth of one of several organisms that are normally present in your vagina, upsetting the natural balance of vaginal bacteria.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/vaginitis/DS00255 (265 words)

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