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A foul-smelling infection or drainage from an abscess is diagnostic of anaerobic infection. This foul smell is produced by anaerobic bacteria and occurs in one third to one half of patients late in the infection. Other clues to anaerobic infection include tissue necrosis and gas production at the infection site.
Smelly vaginal discharge â causes. The most common cause of smelly vaginal discharge is bacterial vaginosis, resulting from an overgrowth of organisms normally present in the vagina. The symptoms include a strong fishy vaginal smell, pain, burning during urination, grey or yellow discharge, itching or vaginal redness. The smelly discharge â usually a âfishyâ smell â may be more obvious after sexual intercourse.