Vaginitis

Bacterial vaginosis continues to be a leading cause of vaginitis; other common infectious causes include trichomoniasis and candidiasis, although noninfectious causes are also possible.

Affects all age groups of women, particularly during their reproductive years.

Common symptoms include discharge, pruritus, and dyspareunia.

It is recommended to screen for sexually transmitted infections (STIs; also known as sexually transmitted diseases [STDs]) in all patients with infective vaginitis.

Sexual partners of patients with Trichomonas vaginalis should be treated and offered screening for other STIs.

Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina due to changes in the composition of the vaginal microenvironment from infection, irritants, or from hormonal deficiency (e.g., atrophic vaginitis). Bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and candidiasis are types of infections that cause vaginitis.