Can Fam Physician. 1989 Jun;35:1323-6.

Vaginal infections.

Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien

L E Nicolle

PMID: 21248968 PMCID: PMC2280409

Abstract

Vaginal infections are among the most common complaints for which women see their physicians. The patient complains primarily of vaginal discharge or pruritus. Optimal management of these infections requires a careful history, physical examination, and laboratory assessment to determine the pathogen. Specific therapy is available for the three important causes of vaginal infection: yeast vulvovaginitis, trichomoniasis, and bacterial vaginosis. Concomitant sexually transmitted diseases should be excluded in women with complaints suggestive of vaginal infection.

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