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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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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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