Bacterial Vaginosis Vs Yeast infection.

It is important to know the difference
between these two infections before
initiating treatment. Medications used for
the treatment of yeast infection cannot be
used to treat bacteria vaginosis since yeast
infection is caused by fungi while bacteria
vaginosis is caused by bacteria.

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Both bacterial vaginosis and a yeast
infection are characterised by an abnormal
discharge, but the appearance of the
discharge is rather different. While bacterial
vaginosis generally causes a thin, watery,
white or grey discharge with a specific fishy
odor, yeast infection is better known for a
thick white discharge similar to cottage
cheese, with a weak yeasty smell.

Women who have yeast infection mostly
suffer from very intensive itching and
irritation, and less often pain during
intercourse or urinating. The skin of the
vulva is pink or red, sometimes with white
marks that can't be removed. While irritation
and pain commonly appear in bacterial
vaginosis too, itching is seen less often.
The pH of the vaginal environment is also
different in bacterial vaginosis and yeast
infection. While the normal pH of the vagina
is acidic, in bacteria vaginosis it becomes
more alkaline, while yeast infection doesn't
have any effect on the acidity of the vaginal
environment. This difference is the basis for
the most common over-the-counter tests for
vaginal infection.

Talk to you Doctor or Pharmacist before
initiating any treatment.

Difference between Bacteria Vaginosis and Yeast?