Vaginitis is inflammation or irritation of the vagina causing typical symptoms of vaginal discharge, burning, and itching.
May be due to infection such as trichomoniasis, candidiasis,...
For many preadolescent and adolescent girls, vaginal symptoms may be uncomfortable to talk about. Important to meet alone with an adolescent.
Symptoms alone cannot distinguish between ...
Good hygiene and avoidance/removal of irritants includes hand washing following toileting, encourage wiping from front to back, clean with a mild nonscented soaps or lotions,...
If symptoms persist following over the counter or other treatment, patients need to be reevaluated by a clinician as may be another etiology.
Pat...
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616.10 Vaginitis and vulvovaginitis, unspecified
623.5 Leukorrhea, not specified as infective
112.1 Candidiasis of vulva and vagina
131.01 Trichomonal vulvovaginitis
N76.0 Acute Vaginitis
N8...
Q: How do you diagnose BV?
A: BV is a clinical diagnosis based on having three out of four Amsel criteria:
Thin, homogenous discharge
Vaginal pH >4.5
Positive “whiff” test
>20% clue cells on wet ...
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