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A 28-year-old female asked:
I am experiencing genital itching & genital pain. swab indicated no growth of any bacteria/yeast - but had pus +++ , no redness, swelling or discharg?
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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Vulvitis? Herpes?: You don't say how long this has been going on. If only a few days, a new genital herpes infection sounds like a good possibility. No matter how recent, keep working with your doctor. If you're not seeing a genitourinary medicine specialist, that might be a good next step.
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