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Genital sores – female

Alternative Names

Sores on the female genitals

Definition of Genital sores – female

Sores or lesions on the female genitalia or in the vagina may have a number of possible causes.

Review

Daniel N. Sacks, MD, FACOG, Obstetrics & Gynecology in Private Practice, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by Linda Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; and David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. – 12/14/2009

Genital sores (female)

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