Vaginal infections can be uncomfortable but they can be treated effectively.
Recent research suggests that some forms of vaginitis may lead to the more serious pelvic inflammatory disease if untreated. Causes Many different microorganisms can cause an infection of the vagina , including the protist parasite trichomonas and the fungal yeast candida. Incidence BV is the most common cause of vaginitis among women 15 to 55 years old. Although BV can be sexually transmitted, often it is not. Symptoms you are likely to notice Bacterial vaginosis can cause an abnormal discharge from the vagina that has a fishy odor.