上海交通大学妇产科学03级七年制课件十四 Vulvovvaginalmodified.pptVIP

2006-11-27 Vulvovvaginal Infection Vulvovaginal Infections Definition inflammation of the vagina(阴道) and/or vulva (外阴) Defence Mechanisms Closure of the introitus（入口） Vaginal acidity (pH ? 4.5) Glandular secretions Defence mechanisms Closure of the introitus In children and virgin adults the vaginal canal is only a potential space kept closed by the surrounding muscles and provides another physical barrier Defence Mechanisms Vaginal acidity (pH ? 4.5) Glycogen(糖原) is produced by vaginal epithelium influenced by estrogens and is converted to lactic acid by Doderlein’s bacillus (德得来因杆菌).