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Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Vaginitis
Author(s) -
Mashburn Jane
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of midwifery and women's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.543
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1542-2011
pISSN - 1526-9523
DOI - 10.1016/j.jmwh.2006.07.005
Subject(s) - trichomoniasis , bacterial vaginosis , vaginitis , medicine , etiology , complaint , trichomonas vaginitis , vaginal infections , vaginal disease , dermatology , intensive care medicine , gynecology , vaginal flora , vagina , obstetrics , surgery , political science , law
Women often seek medical care for vaginal complaints. Many times, the cause of the complaint is misdiagnosed by the woman and/or her provider. These vaginal complaints may be related to infections, which when misdiagnosed or mistreated, can lead to more severe problems. This article describes the three most common vaginal infections, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis. Appropriate diagnostic techniques and management therapies are reviewed.