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The healthy vaginal microflora is comprised mainly of Gram-positive bacilli of the genus Lactobacillus.
Lactobacilli play an important role in maintaining the health of the female genital tract by keeping the pH of the vagina at normal levels.
When the pH levels of the vagina become unbalanced, certain microorganisms may overtake the normal flora, which can cause a low-grade infection that often produces abnormal vaginal discharge.
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