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What is the difference between a yeast infection and a bacterial infection in the vagina? how different are the symptoms?

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Dr. Jie Xu answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

The difference is: A yeast infection is caused by yeast. The bacterial infection that i think you are referring to is not actually an infection. It's an imbalance of the vaginal flora/bacteria. Hope this clarifies.

Answered 6/20/2018

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