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bacterial vaginosis

By Tracee Cornforth, About.com

Updated December 30, 2004

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Definition: Vaginosis or vaginitis is an inflammation which occurs in the vagina and includes several strains of germ that cause bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection; it is characterized by a foul or fishy odor.
Alternate Spellings: bacterial vaginitis
Common Misspellings: bacterial vaginasis
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