Vulvovaginitis

Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections - Vaginal Discharge

The clinical features of vulvovaginitis are non-specific and should not be used to confirm an etiologic diagnosis. Common symptoms are described below.

• Candidiasis - increased white, thick, curdy vaginal discharge associated with pruritus, dysuria, and burning.

• Trichomoniasis - increased yellow frothy vaginal discharge associated with increased odor, pruritus, and dysuria.

• Bacterial vaginosis - increased thin whitish-grey vaginal discharge with increased odor.

• Group A Streptococcus - profuse watery yellow vaginal discharge +/- moderate-severe vulvar pain +/- pruritus.