Vaginal Yeast Infections

References

Citations

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Author: Sandy Jocoy, RN Last Updated: June 17, 2008
Medical Review: Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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