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What is the difference between bacterial vaginosis and a yeast infection?
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Bacterial vaginosis and yeast infection are both the results of imbalances in the normal flora of the vagina. A yeast infection involves an overgrowth of candida and related species. Odor is not a huge complaint of women with yeast. Symptoms may include redness and discomfort. The vaginal pH is normal. In contrast, bacterial vaginosis is a death of the protective bacteria in the vagina. Odor is a common complaint, but inflammation and irritation are not. The vaginal pH is usually higher than normal.
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Is bv a STI?
No, and yes.Bacterial Vaginosis is an overgrowth in harmful bacteria in the vagina, it doesn't require sexual contact to contract Bacterial Vaginosis as it can occur whenever vaginal pH or flora is out of balance. Sex can however increase risks of Bacterial Vaginosis by introducing bacteria into the vagina and changing pH. Bacterial infections can be passed between partners, so although a male may not have the symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis they can end-up with a bacterial infection from their partner.
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As simple as that a viral infection is caused by a virus and a bacterial infection is caused by a bacteria.
Can bacterial vaginosis cause cervicitis?
Bacterial vaginosis is not an inflammatory condition, and so it does not cause cervicitis. A women with only bacterial vaginosis does not present with redness, swelling or heat in the vagina, vulva, or cervix. Trichomonas, which is almost always accompanied by BV, may cause inflammation of the female genitalia (vulvitis, cervicitis, and/or vaginitis.)
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as far as I remember, Bacteria make spore to resist and protect themselves from advrse environmental conditions, but forming spore in Fungus is just a step of their reproduction, both sexual and asexual; so bacterial spore is more resistant to harsh conditions rather than fungal spores.Dr. Kaveh Haratian
Does treatment for bacterial vaginosis and chlamydia affect each other?
Bacteria vaginosis is not the same as chlamydia.Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S and the UK. This infection is easily spread because it often causes no symptoms and may be unknowingly passed to sexual partners. In fact, about 75% of infections in women and 50% in men are without symptoms.Chlamydia symptoms in womenAround 70-80% of women with chlamydia don't notice any symptoms. If women do get symptoms, the most common include:- pain when urinating (peeing)- a change in vaginal discharge- pain in the lower abdomen- pain and/or bleeding during sex- bleeding after sex- bleeding between periods- heavier periods than usualMost women do not experience symptoms of bacterial vaginosis, but when they do they are:Bacterial vaginosis signs and symptoms may include:Vaginal discharge that's thin and grayish whiteFoul-smelling "fishy" vaginal odor, especially after sexual intercourseVaginal itchingBurning during urinationLuckily if females infect with them, they could be cured by herbal medicine "fuyan pill".Hope this could help you.
How do you know whether you have chlamydia or a UTI?
I am not a Doctor or anything, but I can attempt to answer this question based on my own personal experiences. Although a yeast infection can have a funny odor, it is usually different from bacteria. Bacteria usually has a foul-like "fishy" odor. The discharge is usually thin, and clear. A yeast infection on the other hand, has a cottage cheese like discharge, and the smell is usually "musky". Not to mention a yeast infection itches like mad, and can be very annoying. My suggestion is to go to the Doctor and not to try and diagnose yourself, because although you can get medicine for a yeast infection over the counter, medicine for bacteria can only be prescribed, and trust me the longer you wait on either on of these infections the worse it is. Hope that helps,
What are symptoms of a bacterial infection or a yeast infection?
Yeast infections itch (some very badly), and can burn sometimes. The best way is to go to a doctor to make sure it is just a yeast infection, not a STD.You may get discharge(if you are 16 and younger it might just be puberty) also it may burn when you pee and itchy private. or burning when you DONT pee.Every woman will experience a yeast infection in different ways and for some symptoms may be worse than others.Yeast infection symptoms can range from mild to moderate and include:- Itching and irritation in the vagina and at the entrance to the vagina (vulva)- A burning sensation, especially during intercourse or while urinating- Redness and swelling of the vulva- Vaginal pain and soreness- Thick, white, odor-free vaginal discharge with a cottage cheese appearanceAnd if you have above symptoms, it is mostly like yeast infection. However, if you are not sure, you could consult online doctors, like Wuhan Dr. Lee's TCM Clinic for help.
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What is the difference between a bacterial and yeast cell?
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