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What causes vaginal infections?

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Several causes: Vaginal infections can be caused by a variety of organisms. The most common is yeast. Other causes include bacteria (bacterial vaginosis), trichomonas, and herpes.

Answered 7/8/2014

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