Common findings on vaginal swabs
Thrush, aka candidiasis
Thrush is a yeast infection caused by the Candida species of fungus, usually Candida albicans. It lives in the vagina of some people without causing any harm or symptoms, because its growth is kept under control by normal bacteria.
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
Bacterial vaginosis is a common cause of unusual vaginal discharge. BV is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI), but it can increase risk of getting an STI such a chlamydia.
