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Can a bacterial infection of the vagina cause burning/redness of whole vulva, anus, and urethra? or is this more likely vulvodynia?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Bacteria can : Bacteria, yeast, and viruses like herpes can all do this. With something so severe you definitly need to be seen by a doctor.

Answered 12/10/2017

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Dr. Chirag Vasa answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

May be: If whole perineum with vagina and anus area invoke than this is serious infection leads to fasciitis , fournier gangrene, needs to be seen by surgeon

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/21/2015

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A member asked:

Can a bacterial infection of the vagina cause burning/redness of whole vulva, anus, and urethra? or is this more likely vulvodynia?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr. Chirag Vasa answered

Dr Ali agreed

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