Category: Infections
Question: What are the causes of vaginitis bacteria and how can it be cured
Answer: Good morning
Vaginitis is a term used to describe vaginal inflammation or infection characterised by itching foulsmelling discharge and sometimes pain Number of factors have been known to cause this and these include imbalance in vaginal normal flora bacterial infection and oestrogen depletion in post menopausal women
The vagina has its own resident microorganisms normal flora which perform protective roles in the vagina Once these organisms are depleted due to some unhealthy practices like douching washing inside of the vagina with soap usage of vaginal spray etcother harmful bacteria can then begin to multiply in the vagina leading to infection
These bacteria can also invade the vagina in cases relating to immunosuppression
It is advisable that any female with symptoms of vaginitis visit a doctor who can further examine and run some tests to know the exact organisms implicated and as such prescribe the appropriate medication to CURE the condition
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