Question 1

if dirty tub can i get fungal vaginitis ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Fungi and bacteria can reside in dirt and dark moist places.  If one were to take a bath in a tub with these growing in it there is a possibility that the open mucosa of the vagina could become infected.  If you are having discharge, pain, discomfort, or any bad odors this might be the case. Best bet is to see your doctor who can determine what the infection is and how to treat it.

Question 2

possible to get viral/bacterial/fungal infection by scratching dry skin with dirty fingernails that cause hives-like symptoms. no fever/ithcing/aches?

Accepted Answer

: Yes scratching cause at the least skin abrasions which are susceptible to infection
  Keep hands clean and nails filed down and smooth.  Best to address the skin with hydrocortisone or other treatments.

Question 3

how can you get acute vaginitis?

Accepted Answer

Acute vaginitis: You can get acute vaginitis from poor hygiene or by being intimate with an infected partner.

Question 4

can you get vaginitis from sharing a toilet?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Vaginitis comes from intrusive events in the vagina - such as a penis, retained urine, toilet tissue, mucous, menstrual discharge, foreign body.  Sitting on a toilet does not expose the inside of your vagina to infection.

Question 5

can i get pregnant if i have vaginitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Despite having this condition, you can still get pregnant without the appropriate birth control measures.

Question 6

can vaginitis harm my partner or did i get trich from him?

Accepted Answer

Trich: Trich is a std. Both need treatment.

Question 7

besides intercourse, how can you get trichonomas vaginitis?

Accepted Answer

That's the only way: You can only get trichomonas vaginalis by having intercourse with some one who is carrying it.Thats the reason both partners have to be treated to prevent recurrence.

Question 8

can you get pregnant while having bacteria vaginitis?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, if sperm bypass the infection, you could become pregnant. Success if trying may be less, however, I certainly would not consider it a passive form of birth control.

Question 9

could a female get bacterial vaginitis from a noncircumcised male?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Women seldom get yeast or non specific  bacterial vaginal infections from their partners.   The exceptions are gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichamonis and then the circumcised status is immaterial.

Question 10

what causes a person to get bacterial vaginitis?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria : These happens when the balance in normal bacteria is disrupted. Decrease in lactobacilli which produces hydrogen peroxide which helps kills other bacteria is outgrown. This usually happens when there is a change in the vaginal environment.

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