Some Vaginal Infections
Infection |
Symptoms |
Complications |
Treatment |
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A thin, white or gray cloudy discharge with a fishy odor, which may become stronger after sexual intercourse or during menstrual periods Occasionally itching and irritation |
Infection of the membranes around the fetus (intra-amniotic infection) Infections of the uterus after delivery of a baby or after an abortion Preterm labor and delivery |
Clindamycin Metronidazole |
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Usually a profuse, greenish yellow, frothy discharge. Sometimes a fishy smell Sometimes itching and irritation Pain during sexual intercourse and urination |
Pelvic inflammatory disease Preterm labor and delivery |
Metronidazole Tinidazole |
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Yeast infection (candidiasis) |
Thick, white, clumpy discharge (like cottage cheese) Moderate to severe itching and burning (but not always) Commonly redness and swelling of the genital area |
No serious complications |
Butoconazole Clotrimazole Fluconazole Miconazole Terconazole Tioconazole |