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Vaginitis

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An inflammation of the vagina that can result in discharge, itching, and pain.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Vaginal diseases • Female urogenital diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Rare
Toddler
3-5
Rare
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

Body locations

Pelvis

Symptoms

Vaginal itching
Fever
Fever, mild (99.0 F - 100.9 F)
Pain on urination
Skin redness or irritation
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Vaginitis
Clindamycin phosphate
5
5 reviews
Clotrimazole
3.4
8 reviews
Metronidazole
2
1 review
Clindamycin
Anti fungal drug

Tests

Acidity of vaginal fluid
Wet mount
Trichomonas culture

Risk factors

Personal

Douching

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