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What causes an infected bartholin's gland in the labia minor?
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Infected gland: An infected bartholin's gland can be caused by many different bacteria. These can result is severe pain if left untreated till the cystic structure can enlarge greatly.
Answered 2/2/2015
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Bartholins infection: Infection in the bartholin's gland is most often the result of bacteria being trapped inside the gland do to a blocked duct. Infections are usually very painful and consistent with an abscess, whereas bartholin's cyst are generally not painful.
Answered 6/26/2012
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