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Is it possible to have a bacterial infection on vulva/anal area and not inside the vagina?

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Dr. Chirag Vasa answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: It is possible to have this.Vulva and anal area can have infection involve abscess , boils or std's ( depends on exposure and risky behaviors ). Vaginitis or inside vaginal infection have different etiology

Answered 7/16/2013

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