What is the medical term for the most commonly occurring vaginitis in women of childbearing age?

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Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginitis in women of childbearing age. Different types of invading bacteria outnumber the normal bacteria of the vagina. The main symptom is an abnormal vaginal discharge with a fishlike odor. Diagnosis is made by laboratory examination of a specimen taken by vaginal swab. Treatment is with antibiotics such as clindamycin and metronidazole.

What Is the Medical Term for the Most Commonly Occurring