Vulvovaginitis in young women

Vaginitis in young girls coexists with vulvitis. Due to poor development of young girls' vulva, lack of estrogen, low resistance to vaginal epithelium and susceptibility to infection. Common pathogens are Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and E. coli. Trichomonas or Candida can also cause infections. Pathogens can be transmitted through the clothes, tubs, etc. of sick mothers, childcare workers or kindergarten children. It can also be caused by poor hygiene and unclean vulva, often caused by stool contamination or direct contact with dirt.

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