Candidiasis, Bacterial Vaginosis, Trichomoniasis and Other Vaginal Conditions Affecting the Vulva

Abstract

Vulvovaginitis encompasses few conditions, which may be infectious or inflammatory. The common practice of symptomatic, empiric approach to management of vulvovaginitis is very limited. A significant number of women will not fit the “traditional” diagnosis of candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, or trichomoniasis. These conditions are discussed, as well as desquamative inflammatory vaginitis, group B streptococcus (GBS) vaginitis, leptothrix, cytolytic vaginosis, lactobacillosis, vaginal atrophy and the newer entity of aerobic vaginitis.