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Vaginitis is a common disorder that affects women in all age groups, and it is characterized by vaginal complaints such as pruritus, burning, irritation, odor, and vaginal discharge [1]. Vaginitis is frequently seen in primary care and is reportedly the most common reason for gynecological consultation [2].

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  1. Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bldg 1 4W9, Bronx, NY, 10461, USA

    Alejandra Sanchez Lopez MD

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Lopez, A.S. (2018). Vaginal Discharge. In: Sydney, E., Weinstein, E., Rucker, L. (eds) Handbook of Outpatient Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-68379-9_26

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