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    Adolesc Med Clin. 2004 Jun;15(2):235-51.

    Vaginitis in adolescents.

    Syed TS, Braverman PK.

    Section, Adolescent Medicine, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Drexel University College of Medicine, Erie at Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA. tss28@drexel.edu

    Vaginitis is a common complaint of adolescent females. It can cause extreme distress for some patients, especially those with recurrent symptoms. Thus, it is important to take care when evaluating these patients and to acknowledge their frustration when appropriate. A thoughtful and thorough history will determine most causes, with the most common being yeast, trichomoniasis, and BV.

    PMID: 15449843 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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