types of vaginal infections
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Medical Wiki â Medical Jobs, Careers And Information Types Of Vaginal Infections: Yeast And Bacterial Vaginal Infections. The vagina can be infected with various types of bacteria, yeast or protozoa. Most women develop some kind of vaginal infection once during their entire life time. The vagina contains normal vaginal flora. The lactobacillus is the most numerous organisms to be found in a normal vagina.
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bacterial vaginosis Bacteria that dominate the vaginal flora in a BV infection include Gardnerella vaginalis or Mobiluncus, although other bacteria, such as Escherichia coli from the rectum have also been shown to cause the disease.
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Warding Off Chronic Yeast and Bacterial Infections Often accompanied by odor, discharge, pain, and itching or burning, bacterial vaginosis is actually the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age. Bacterial vaginosis is caused by the overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria such as Gardnerella, Mobiluncus, Bacteroides, or Mycoplasma.
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About common vaginal infections Symptoms of vaginal infection include: 1  Unusual vaginal discharge (may differ in colour and smell unpleasant) 2  Irritation and soreness of the vulva (the skin around the outside of the vagina) and vaginal itching. 3  Pain during sex.  Bleeding after 1  sex. Abdominal pains.  Redness, swelling, lumps, blisters or ulceration of the vulva or anus.
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Yeast Infection (Vaginal) A vaginal yeast infection, also known as vaginal candidiasis, genital candidiasis, or vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), is an infection involving a type of fungus, or yeast.
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- Most women have a vaginal yeast infection at some time. Candida albicans is a common type of fungus. It is often found in small amounts in the vagina, mouth, digestive tract, and on the skin. Most of the time, it does not cause infection or symptoms.
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Bacterial Vaginosis vs. Yeast Infection Yeast infections are the second most common cause of vaginal infections. The primary cause is actually bacterial vaginosis (BV). Women normally have resident bacteria in their vagina that are in a healthy state of balance with their surrounding tissues.
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Four Common Causes of Vaginal Yeast Infections Vaginal yeast infections may be caused by an imbalance of bacteria and yeast; changes in hormone balance; a compromised immune system; or an underlying illnesses that may actually be more serious than the infection itself.
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Overview A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening.It's a type of vaginitis, or inflammation of the vagina. vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening.
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- vaginal odor is commonly caused by an infection or inflammation of the vagina vaginitis or cervix cervicitis vaginitis and cervicitis can be caused by sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhea or other types of infections such as a vaginal yeast infection or a bacterial infection
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CAUSES OF YEAST INFECTIONS Vaginal yeast infections are caused by Candida albicans, which, along with a few types of bacteria, are normally present in relatively small numbers in your crotch.
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Types of vaginal infection Types of vaginal infection. As we’ve already seen, the most common kind of vaginal infection is a yeast infection . However, if a woman comes to see me with another kind of vaginal infection it is usually one of two types. The first, and most common, is bacterial vaginosis (BV). This is caused by an overgrowth of “unhealthy” bacteria within the vagina.
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What is bacterial vaginosis? Bacterial Vaginosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments. Bacterial vaginosis (BV), also known as vaginal bacteriosis is the most common cause of vaginal infection for women of childbearing age. Although it frequently develops after sexual intercourse with a new partner, bacterial vaginosis is not considered as an STI (sexually transmitted infection).
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Vaginal Infection (Vaginitis) It is usually due to infection. The three main kinds of vaginitis are bacterial vaginosis (BV), vaginal candidiasis, and trichomoniasis. A woman may have a combination of vaginal infections at one time. Testing for vaginal infections is not a part of routine pelvic exams.
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Public Health Vaginitis may be caused by any of the following infections or irritants: 1  thrush – a fungal infection that commonly affects the vagina. 2  bacterial vaginosis – a bacterial infection of the vagina.  trichomoniasis – a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a tiny parasite.
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Women's health guide Yeast infections of the vagina are what most women think of when they hear the term vaginitis. Vaginal yeast infections are caused by one of the many species of fungus called Candida. Candida normally live in small numbers in the vagina, as well as in the mouth and digestive tract, of both men and women. Yeast infections can produce a thick, white vaginal discharge with the consistency of cottage cheese although vaginal discharge may not always be present.
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Vaginal yeast infection Vaginal yeast infection. (Redirected from Candidal vulvovaginitis) Vaginal yeast infection, also known as candidal vulvovaginitis and vaginal thrush, is excessive growth of yeast in the vagina that results in irritation. The most common symptom is vaginal itching, which may be severe.
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Yeast Infection (in Women and Men) Over 90% of vaginal yeast infections are caused by the species known as Candida albicans. Other Candida species make up the remainder of yeast infections. Candida species can be present in healthy women in the vagina without causing any symptoms.
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Vulvovaginitis - Overview Vulvovaginitis or vaginitis is swelling or infection of the vulva and vagina. Vaginitis is a common problem that can affect women and girls of all ages. It can be caused by: 1  Yeast, bacteria, viruses, and parasites. 2  Bubble baths, soaps, vaginal birth control, feminine sprays, and perfumes.east infections are one of the most common causes of vulvovaginitis in women. 1  Yeast infections are most often due to the fungus Candida albicans. 2  Candida and the many other germs that normally live in the vagina keep each other in balance.
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Infections in Pregnancy: Bacterial Vaginosis What Is Bacterial Vaginosis? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection in the vagina caused by bacteria. The vagina naturally has “good” bacteria called lactobacilli and a few “bad” bacteria called anaerobes. Normally, there’s a careful balance between lactobacilli and anaerobes.
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- Outlined below is basic information on three common vaginal infections. Bacterial Vaginosis-The exact cause of bacterial vaginosis is unknown. Similar to a yeast infection, there is an overgrowth of bacteria, and the delicate balance of the vaginal environment is upset when these bacteria occur in increased amounts.
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Types of Vaginal Infections The symptoms of trichomonas vaginitis are similar to other vaginal infections: burning, irritation, redness, and swelling of the vulva, with a yellow-gray or greenish vaginal discharge, possibly with a fishy odor. Some women also experience pain during urination.
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- Causes of Types of Bacterial vaginosis: Review the cause informationfor the various types of Bacterial vaginosis: 1  Bacteroides bacteria. 2  Gardnerella vaginalis bacteria. 3  Gardnerella. 4  Mobiluncus bacteria. 5  Mycoplasma hominis bacteria. 6  Ureaplasma urealyticum. 7  Chlamydia vaginitis.
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bacterial vaginosis It is the single most common vaginal infection, and caused by imbalance of natural bacterial flora, in particular Lactobacillus, resulting in an overgrowth of mixed (Gardnerella vaginalis, aerobic and anaerobic) flora.
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Vaginal Yeast Infection Back to TopCauses. Most women have a vaginal yeast infection at some time. Candida albicans is a common type of fungus. It is often found in small amounts in the vagina, mouth, digestive tract, and on the skin. Most of the time, it does not cause infection or symptoms.