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Frequency. ~33% of women (at some point) [ 4 ] Vaginitis, also known as vulvovaginitis, is inflammation of the vagina and vulva. [ 4 ][ 5 ] Symptoms may include itching, burning, pain, discharge, and a bad smell. [ 1 ] Certain types of vaginitis may result in complications during pregnancy.
Frequency. ~ 5% to 70% of women [ 11 ] Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection of the vagina caused by excessive growth of bacteria. [ 6 ][ 12 ] Common symptoms include increased vaginal discharge that often smells like fish. [ 2 ] The discharge is usually white or gray in color. [ 2 ]
Pelvic inflammatory disease, also known as pelvic inflammatory disorder (PID), is an infection of the upper part of the female reproductive system, namely the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, and inside of the pelvis. [ 5 ][ 2 ] Often, there may be no symptoms. [ 1 ] Signs and symptoms, when present, may include lower abdominal pain ...
Cimetidine, podophyllotoxin [ 7 ] Frequency. 122 million / 1.8% (2010) [ 8 ] Molluscum contagiosum (MC), sometimes called water warts, is a viral infection of the skin that results in small raised pink lesions with a dimple in the center. [ 1 ] They may become itchy or sore, and occur singularly or in groups. [ 1 ]
75% of women at some point [ 1 ] Vaginal yeast infection, also known as candidal vulvovaginitis and vaginal thrush, is excessive growth of yeast in the vagina that results in irritation. [ 5 ][ 1 ] The most common symptom is vaginal itching, which may be severe. [ 1 ] Other symptoms include burning with urination, a thick, white vaginal ...
Invasive candidiasis is an infection (candidiasis) that can be caused by various species of Candida yeast. Unlike Candida infections of the mouth and throat (oral candidiasis) or vagina (Candidal vulvovaginitis), invasive candidiasis is a serious, progressive, and potentially fatal infection that can affect the blood (), heart, brain, eyes, bones, and other parts of the body.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects a part of the urinary tract. [ 1 ] Lower urinary tract infections may involve the bladder (cystitis) or urethra (urethritis) while upper urinary tract infections affect the kidney (pyelonephritis). [ 10 ] Symptoms from a lower urinary tract infection include suprapubic pain, painful ...
Pyelonephritis is inflammation of the kidney, typically due to a bacterial infection. [ 3 ] Symptoms most often include fever and flank tenderness. [ 2 ] Other symptoms may include nausea, burning with urination, and frequent urination. [ 2 ] Complications may include pus around the kidney, sepsis, or kidney failure.