A 34-year-old member asked:
what exactly is the difference between vaginitis and a yeast infection?
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Dr. Robert Greer answered
44 years experience Family Medicine
The cause: Vaginitis is an infection of the vagina.It can be a yeast, bacteria or virus.It is important to sort out-see your dr for guidance.
Answered on Aug 2, 2012
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Singh answered
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White d/c: Yeast always goes with white discharge ; not vaginitis.
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Dr. Yash Khanna answered
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No it is not: No it is not common unless you have weak immune system like aids, on chemotherapy, some lymphomas and oher immunity problems when it can cause complia ... Read More
A female asked:
Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered
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Evaluation. : Yes , very likely and need to see a doctor, please.
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