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Bacterial vaginosis is not caused by a pathogen. It's an imbalance in the vaginal bacteria that includes the loss of the normal, protective bacterial and an overgrowth of anaerobic bacterial that are often found in the rectal area.

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The term, vaginitis, means inflammation of the vagina. This can have many causes, including infections, chemical irritants and toxins, dryness, etc.

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The yeast of a yeast infection is actually called "Candida" and is a yeast that responds to moisture and other things like any other yeast.

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What is Cervico Vaginitis?

cervico vaginitis


What kinds of vaginitis are there?

The three most common types of vaginitis are bacterial vaginosis, candida vulvovaginitis, and trichomoniasis.


Is vaginitis a chronic or acute disease?

Vaginitis is usually an acute infection. Untreated or incomleately treated, it can become chronic.


Is vaginitis viral or non-viral?

It could be either. In most cases, vaginitis is a bacterial disease caused by Gardnerella vaginalis, although some protozoans, such as Trichomonas vaginalis, or yeast, such as Candida albicans, can cause vaginitis. There can also be viral vaginitis, most commonly caused by herpes simplex and transmitted by sexual contact.


What are the three most common types of Vaginitis?

The three most common types of Vaginitis are Bacterial, Yeast, Protazoan(Caused By STD's)


What are some myths about vaginitis?

It is a myth that douching is an effective treatment for vaginitis. If anything, it makes it worse because it causes even more irritation.


When vdm kit is used?

in vaginitis condition


What causes cervico vaginitis?

Cervico vaginitis is an inflammation of the cervix and vagina. It is fairly common and caused by bacteria over growth. It is easily treated with medicine.


What is an avirulent pathogen?

An 'avirulent' pathogen is a pathogen which is not virulent.This is similar to 'atypical' which means 'not typical'


How is vaginitis diagnosed?

To diagnose vaginitis, the doctor will examine the vagina (using a speculum to keep the vagina open) and take a sample of the vaginal discharge for tests and microscopic analysis.


What makes a pathogen a true pathogen?

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What is an pathogen to measles?

Technically a 'pathogen' IS measels. A pathogen is a fancy name for Bacteria. And a pathogen is a bacteria that IS a certin disease. Hencforth, the answer to your question would be measles IS its own pathogen.