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Bacterial vaginosis
Overgrowth of bacteria in the lining of the vagina, causing a characteristic fishy odor, itchiness, and abnormal discharge.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
Is a type of:Vaginal diseases
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very rare | ||||
| Toddler3-5 | Rare | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common | ||||
| Senior60+ | Very common |
Body locations
Pelvis
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