What is the pathogen for vaginitis?

Vaginitis, also known as vaginal inflammation, can be caused by several different pathogens:

- Bacterial vaginosis (BV): This is the most common cause of vaginitis, and it's caused by an overgrowth of bacteria that normally live in the vagina. The most common bacteria associated with BV are Gardnerella vaginalis and Mobiluncus species.

- Yeast infection (vulvovaginal candidiasis): This is caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida, which is also normally present in the vagina.

- Trichomoniasis: This is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis.

- Chlamydia: This is an STI caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.

- Gonorrhea: This is an STI caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhea.

- Other causes: In some cases, vaginitis can also be caused by non-infectious factors, such as allergies, irritants, or hormonal imbalances.