Inflammation of the cervix may be caused by a multitude of benign conditions, but the principle instigators are bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. Any of these agents can evoke an inflammatory response that effects squamous epithelial cells Vaginal infections are the most common GYN disorder. Symptoms of vaginal infections can range from mildly annoying to extremely uncomfortable. Many of the agents that cause vaginal infections are normally found in the vagina in small numbers as the normal vaginal flora generally keeps the agents from overgrowing. Whenever there is an imbalance in the normal flora, an infection can develop. This section deals with those criteria that are helpful in the diagnosis of the more commonly encountered infection.

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