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title: vaginal infections
date: 2024-02-15T11:07:00-05:00
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# vaginal infections

Vaginal (and vulvar) symptoms sometimes result from skin conditions of the vulva and vagina, such as eczema or psoriasis. Untreated vaginal infections can make a person more susceptible to transmission of HIV and other STIs.

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