Symptoms of vulvovaginitis include: inflammation of the vagina and/or vulva, characterized by swollen, irritated, itchy and red skin; unusual vaginal discharge; an unpleasant odor from the vaginal area, and; a painful, burning sensation when …
Vulvovaginitis can be caused by any of a large variety of infections and irritations, bacterial, viral or fungal infections, chemical irritations (from soaps and other detergents), or physical irritation ('sandbox vulvovaginitis' is common in young girls playing …
Women of all ages can get vulvovaginitis, but it is a common problem in young girls, particularly those aged 2-8 years old.
Vulvovaginitis is diagnosed by physical examination. If infection is suspected, a swab will be taken to diagnose the type of infection.
Treatment of vulvovaginitis depends on the cause of the inflammation. For a bacterial infection, antibiotics are the preferred treatment; for yeast infections, antifungal cream; for chemical irritations, recognizing the