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Vaginitis

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<B>Vaginitis:</B> Inflammation of the vagina.

The vagina is the muscular canal extending from the cervix to the outside of the body.

Vaginitis is often caused by a fungus.

A woman with this condition may have itching or burning and may notice a discharge.

Vaginitis is a common condition.

There are factors that predispose a woman to develop vaginitis.

For example, women who have diabetes have vaginitis more often than women who do not.

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