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Can A Stomach Infection Cause Vaginal Infection?

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Posted on Mon, 11 Jul 2016
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.
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (17 minutes later)
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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (20 minutes later)
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
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (10 hours later)
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
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Deepti Verma

OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Practicing since :2009

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Can A Stomach Infection Cause Vaginal Infection?

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