how does one get this diseas?
Good question.
What is vaginitis?
Vaginitis is a term for any infection or inflammation of the vagina.
What are the symptoms of vaginitis?
In general, vaginitis may cause itching, irritation, or abnormal
vaginal discharge.
There are a several different kinds of vaginitis, each with their own causes and symptoms:
Yeast infections
Candida or "yeast" infections -
Yeast infections of the vagina are probably the most familiar form of vaginitis. They occur when too much of the fungus
Candida grows in the vagina.
Yeast infections produce a thick, white discharge from the vagina that can look like cottage cheese. The discharge can be watery and often has no smell. Yeast infections usually cause the vagina and vulva (the area outside the vagina) to become
itchy and red.
Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis - Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection in women of reproductive age. It is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria that are usually present in the vagina.
Bacterial vaginosis will often cause a thin, milky
vaginal discharge that may have a "fishy" odor. Many women with bacterial vaginosis have no symptoms and only discover they have it during a routine gynecologic exam.
Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis - Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by a single-cell parasite. It can cause
vaginal itching, burning, and
soreness of the vagina and vulva, as well as burning during urination. Many women with trichomoniasis do not develop any symptoms.
