[Problem infections of the external genital area in the female].

On account of difficult diagnostic procedures and often atypical clinical pictures, the following diseases must be regarded as problematic infections: infections with chlamydia, mycoplasma, urea-plasma, and herpes virus, as well as unspecific infections with aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Since vulvitis and vaginitis are frequently associated with vaginal discharge, they may present a problem to dermatologists and gynecologists.