Patient's question:
Vaginal itching, bad odor, previously had vaginitis, feel like it has recurred. What are the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis?Doctor's answer:
Hello, simply speaking, it is a bacterial infection, and the other is a fungal infection. The symptoms of bacterial vaginosis are not weak or typical; there is slight itching of the external genitalia, and occasionally increased vaginal discharge. The discharge is thin, uniform, and consistent, with more than half of the patients having no such symptoms. In contrast, the symptoms of candidal vaginitis are more prominent. Increased vaginal discharge is the main symptom of candidal vaginitis, appearing as curd-like or white cottage cheese-like discharge, which can range from watery to viscous. It is often accompanied by severe itching of the external genitalia, a feeling of burning in the external genitalia, pain at the vaginal opening or dysuria, and persistent pain during intercourse.