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A 35-year-old female asked:

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
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
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.
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Dr. Chirag Vasa
Dr. Chirag Vasaanswered
Infectious Disease 28 years experience
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
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