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Can A Stomach Infection Cause Vaginal Infection?
Question: Can a stomach virus also cause vaginal odor? I noticed a smell the day I came down with the virus and it has been four days and it still there.
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Yes, a stomach infection or gastroenteritis can cause vaginal infection by contamination from stool.
You should get examined by an OBGYN specialist to rule out infection and take treatment accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Yes, a stomach infection or gastroenteritis can cause vaginal infection by contamination from stool.
You should get examined by an OBGYN specialist to rule out infection and take treatment accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I only had the vomiting though so is this still possible? I thought maybe it was from the virus still being in my system since it was only 4 days ago
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, yes, it can be due to virus in stomach which can be shed in stools.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, yes, it can be due to virus in stomach which can be shed in stools.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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