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Had my baby on 7/27/14 n im now have dicharge/blood but it smells like vinager/ sour,what could this be?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Swabs: That is not a typical smell for a vaginal pathogen. See your obstetrician for an exam and cultures. It is important to be reviewed for an infection or other problem.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/8/2014

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A member asked:

Had my baby on 7/27/14 n im now have dicharge/blood but it smells like vinager/ sour,what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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