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Vaginitis

Vaginitis: Introduction

Vaginitis: Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina characterized by discharge, odor, irritation, and/or itching. The cause of vaginitis ... more about Vaginitis.

Vaginitis: Vaginal inflammation or infection of any type. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Vaginitis is available below.

Symptoms of Vaginitis

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Vaginitis: Complications

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Disease Topics Related To Vaginitis

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Medical Textbooks Online about Vaginitis

Medical Books Excerpts
  • Metrorrhagia
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Vaginal Discharge
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
 

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Diagnostic Tests for Vaginitis

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Vaginitis?

Vaginitis: Medical Mistakes

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Vaginitis: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Vaginitis

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Vaginitis: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Hospitals & Clinics: Vaginitis

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Vaginitis: Rare Types

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Causes of Vaginitis

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Treatments for Vaginitis

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News Archives for Vaginitis

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Videos for Vaginitis

Diagnosis of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Diagnosis of Vulvovaginal CandidiasisThe first step in effective treatment for vulvovaginal candidiasis is correct diagnosis to rule out bacterial vaginitis and establish species of...

Treatment of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Treatment of Vulvovaginal CandidiasisAppropriate treatment for vulvovaginal candidiasis depends on a variety of factors including severity of symptoms, species of yeast and patient...

 

Sex and the Elderly Woman

Sex and the Elderly WomanDespite what many people think, elder women can lead healthy and active sexual lives. But this doesn't mean it will always be easy. Our panel...

Your Rights as a Patient

Your Rights as a PatientWhenever you go to a hospital or clinic for a major procedure or diagnostic test, one of the many forms you are given to sign is an "informed...

 
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Patient Surveys for Vaginitis

Reseach about Vaginitis

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Clinical Trials for Vaginitis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

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Prevention of Vaginitis

Prevention information for Vaginitis has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Vaginitis.

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Statistics for Vaginitis

Vaginitis: Broader Related Topics

Types of Vaginitis

Types of Vaginitis

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Stories from Users Related to Vaginitis

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Article Excerpts about Vaginitis

Vaginitis Due to Vaginal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID (Excerpt)

Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina characterized by discharge, odor, irritation, and/or itching. The cause of vaginitis may not always be determined adequately solely on the basis of symptoms or a physical examination. For a correct diagnosis, a doctor should perform laboratory tests including microscopic evaluation of vaginal fluid. A variety of effective drugs are available for treating vaginitis. (Source: excerpt from Vaginitis Due to Vaginal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)

Vaginal Infections & Vaginitis: NWHIC (Excerpt)

Vaginal infections are often accompanied by vaginitis, which is an inflammation of the vagina characterized by discharge, irritation, and/or itching. The cause of vaginitis cannot be adequately determined solely on the basis of symptoms or a physical examination. Laboratory tests allowing microscopic evaluation of vaginal fluid are required for a correct diagnosis. A variety of effective drugs are available for treating vaginal infections and accompanying vaginitis. (Source: excerpt from Vaginal Infections & Vaginitis: NWHIC)

Definitions of Vaginitis:

Inflammation of the vagina. - (Source - Diseases Database)

Inflammation of the vagina (usually associated with candidiasis) - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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