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By Mayo Clinic staffCauses of vaginal discharge include:
Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom. Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis.
References
- Nyirjesy P, et al. Causes of chronic vaginitis. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2006;108:1185.
- Sobel JD. Chronic and acute causes of vaginal discharge other than bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, or trichomoniasis. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed June 30, 2010.
- Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines 2006: Disease characterized by vaginal discharge. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment/2006/vaginal-discharge.htm. Accessed June 30, 2010.
- Eckert LO, et al. Infections of the lower genital tract: Vulva, vagina, cervix, toxic shock syndrome, HIV infections. In: Katz VL, et al. Comprehensive Gynecology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; 2007. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/207745369-3/0/1524/147.html?tocnode=53759472&fromURL=147.html#4-u1.0-B978-0-323-02951-3..50025-X_752. Accessed June 30, 2010.
- Williams R, et al. Gynecology. In: Rakel RE. Textbook of Family Medicine. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2007. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/207745369-3/0/1481/405.html?tocnode=53393682&fromURL=405.html#4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-2467-5..50038-5_1896. Accessed June 30, 2010.
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