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Vaginal Yeast Infections


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References

Citations

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Last Updated: July 20, 2006
Author:
Amy Fackler, MA

Cynthia Tank
Medical Review:
Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine

Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine

Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology


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