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- Lesson 8 Overview
 Vaginitis
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 IntroductionActivities
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 Diagnostic Approach for VaginitisActivities
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 Bacterial VaginosisActivities
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 TrichomoniasisActivities
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 Vulvovaginal CandidiasisVaginitis OverviewAbout this LessonLast Updated: March 20th, 2025CNE/CMEContinuing EducationThis lesson qualifies for:- 1.0 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, or
- 1.0 CNE contact hour and 1.0 CE contact hour (does NOT qualify for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)
 CNE and CME Origination: February 1st, 2017CNE and CME Review: April 1st, 2025CNE and CME Expiration: March 31st, 2027 (3rd Edition)
 View CE NoticesSteps to acquire a Certificate for this Lesson:1Studyall Topics2QuizScore 80%+3Give FeedbackComplete survey4Print Certificate3rd EditionThis is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Vaginitis and available until March 31st, 2025.Learning Objectives- Summarize the pathogenesis and microbiology for common infectious causes of vaginitis
- Recognize clinical manifestations of bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis
- Use recommended laboratory methods to diagnose bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, or vulvovaginal candidiasis
- Provide recommended treatment for women with bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, or vulvovaginal candidiasis
- Select appropriate vaginitis treatment regimens for pregnant women
 Lesson ContributorsAuthorsDavid H. Spach, MDDavid H. Spach, MD
 Editor-in-Chief
 Professor of Medicine
 Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
 University of WashingtonDisclosures:NoneChristina A. Muzny, MD, MSPHChristina A. Muzny, MD, MSPH
 Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology, and Obstetrics & Gynecology
 Division of Infectious Diseases
 University of Alabama at Birmingham
 Teaching faculty, Southeast STD/HIV Prevention Training CenterDisclosures:Consulting Fee: Abbot, Biomerieux, BioNTech
 Presentation Development: Elsevier
 Lectures/Speaker Bureau: BD, CepheidThe relevant financial relationship was mitigated.Raaka G. Kumbhakar, MD, MPHRaaka G. Kumbhakar, MD
 Assistant Professor of Medicine
 Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
 University of WashingtonDisclosures:NoneQuick Reference ViewEasy access to every topic in the self-study lessons. PDF version also available. No sign-in required for Quick ReferenceQuestion BankInteractive board-review style questions about this lesson’s content. CNE/CME CME credits and CNE contact hours available. Requires sign-in for CE or Certificates
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