What is the diference between vaginitis and BV?

BV is bacterial vaginosis, an STD. You need an antibiotic.
Vaginitis is a general term meaning inflammation of the vagina. This can be caused by a yeast infection, a bacterial infection or from an allergic reaction.

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Don't have sex with this infection. You will give it to your partner and then he will have to go to the doctor and have it treated.

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Could it be that they want to know the causative organism? Different organisms are often treated differently.

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Does anybody know how to permanently get rid of vaginitis?

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What can I use as home remedy for vaginitis? Bad vaginal odour?

Dear Asker! Prevention Good hygiene may prevent some types of vaginitis from recurring and may relieve some symptoms: Avoid baths, hot tubs and whirlpool spas. Rinse soap from your outer gen...

Can 1 antibiotic treat a uti and gardnerella vaginitis?

Go as per ur doctor. Don't mix drugs. It may create another problem for u!

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If all ny tests came back negative for vaginitis, and I have taken diflucan and prescripton creams, but I stil

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Have any of you ever had Bacterial Vaginitis? How can you get rid of it and how long does it take?

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