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Vaginitis in adult women
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Vaginitis in adult women
Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am.
1990 Dec.
Abstract
Often trivialized by the medical profession, vaginitis in adult women is not only extremely common but is the source of considerable distress. Vaginitis is a major symptom, not just a nuisance; severe cases often result in marked suffering. Epidemiologic studies described in this article indicate the high incidence of vaginitis, attributable to a large number of causes. Although most cases are due to BV, VVC, or trichomoniasis, many other syndromes exist. Given the correct diagnosis, there is a wealth of excellent drugs for treating vaginitis. Hence, clinicians must abandon any tendency to resort to empiric therapy.
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