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How would you distinguish bacterial vaginosis, urinary tract infection, and yeast infections?

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Family practice : By having a pelvic exam by your family doctor. He would diagnose it. Sometimes it is hard to tell by symptoms.

Dr Beard and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/30/2013

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Requires exam: A gyn exam and urine testing is generally required.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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