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Yeast infections, including vaginosis and vaginitis, the causes, risk factors, symptoms, and testing.


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Vaginosis (yeast infection) is a bacterial infection/inflammation commonly caused by the overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Vaginitis can also be defined as the inflammation of the vagina caused by several factors, including an irritant, allergy, and a decrease in estrogen levels. Vaginitis is very popular with women in the childbearing age. This bacterial infection affects around 21 million women in the world, most of whom are aged between 14 and 49 years. This is according to data released by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). This condition is characterized by abnormal vaginal discharge, pain, burning sensation, and itching in and around the genitals. The vulva (external genitals) also be affected by this, causing it to be inflamed, thus leading to another condition known as vulvovaginitis. Cervicitis or inflammation of the cervix may also occur from this as well.  

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