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Can you test positive for a bacteria (like e coli or mycoplasma) in the vagina and not actually be "infected" or have symptoms from it?
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Yes: It is not uncommon for e. Coli to be present in the vagina - often the immune system will clear up the bacteria before an infection occurs.
Answered 4/19/2013
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