This form of vaginitis is most commonly diagnosed in young women between the ages of 18 and 35 who have multiple sexual partners. Unfortunately, many women have no symptoms, thus, prolonging diagnosis and treatment and possibly spreading the disease. The following are the most common symptoms of chlamydia, however, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Generally, treatment for chlamydia involves taking antibiotics. It is especially important for pregnant women infected with chlamydia to be treated, as the consequences for a newborn who has passed through the birth canal of an infected mother are quite serious.
Viruses are a common cause of vaginitis, with most being spread through sexual contact.
These sores are generally visible on the vulva, or vagina, but occasionally are inside the vagina and can only be found during a pelvic examination. Often stress or emotional situations can be a factor in triggering an outbreak of herpes. This virus causes painful warts to grow on the vagina, rectum, vulva, or groin. However, visible warts are not always present, in which case, the virus is generally detected by a Pap test. Noninfectious vaginitis usually refers to vaginal irritation without an infection being present.