Cytology in the differential diagnosis of vaginitis.

Abstract:

:Vaginal discharge, vulvar pruritus, and dyspareunia are among the most common symptoms that prompt women to seek medical advice. They are frequently assumed to be due to vaginitis resulting from infection and are treated with anti-infective agents without further investigation. Such empirical treatment may be successful, but on the frequent occasions when such treatment is inappropriate, the stage is set for deteriorating genital health. I believe that most cases of "vulvodynia" could be prevented by a correct diagnosis and treatment at the onset of symptoms.

journal_name

Curr Infect Dis Rep

authors

Dennerstein GJ

doi

10.1007/s11908-008-0079-7

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2008-11-01 00:00:00

pages

485-9

issue

6

eissn

1523-3847

issn

1534-3146

journal_volume

10

pub_type

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