Vaginitis and vaginosis is an infection of the vagina or vulva that can cause discomfort, itching and vaginal discharge.
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What are vaginal infections?
Different types of vaginal infections
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Yeast infection
The vagina is infected with a yeast called Candida, usually Candida albicans, resulting in a yeast infection called candidiasis.
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Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal infection that occurs when the balance of vaginal bacteria is disturbed.
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Trichomonas vaginitis
A vaginal infection caused by Trichomonas vaginalis protozoa usually transmitted sexually.
Signs & Symptoms
When suffering from yeast vaginitis, you may experience some typical symptoms of this type of infection.
redness of the vulva or vagina;
itching;
irritation or burning;
pain during urination or sexual intercourse;
a whitish, odourless discharge.
Some signs and symptoms may suggest the presence of vaginal inflammation not caused by a yeast infection. For example:
a strong, unpleasant odor;
colored discharge;
the presence of blood in the urine;
fever.
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