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Prevention of Vulvovaginal candidiasis
Vulvovaginal candidiasis is caused by overgrowth of Candida species, most often Candida albicans, in the vaginal environment. It cannot always be fully prevented because Candida can be part of the normal microbial community and…
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Treatment for Vulvovaginal candidiasis
Vulvovaginal candidiasis is treated primarily with antifungal medications, most often topical azole creams or vaginal suppositories and, in some cases, oral fluconazole. These treatments reduce the growth of Candida species, lower the fungal burden…
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Diagnosis of Vulvovaginal candidiasis
Vulvovaginal candidiasis is diagnosed by combining symptom review, pelvic examination, and targeted laboratory testing. It is caused by overgrowth of Candida species, most often Candida albicans , in the vulvovaginal environment. Because Candida can…
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Causes of Vulvovaginal candidiasis
Vulvovaginal candidiasis is caused by an overgrowth of Candida yeast in the vulva and vagina, most often Candida albicans . In many people, Candida is already present in small numbers without causing disease; the…
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Symptoms of Vulvovaginal candidiasis
What are the symptoms of Vulvovaginal candidiasis? The condition most often causes intense itching, burning, vulvar redness, swelling, and a thick white vaginal discharge, sometimes accompanied by soreness, pain during sex, or discomfort when…
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Prevention of Vocal cord nodules
Vocal cord nodules cannot be prevented with complete certainty, because they arise from a combination of voice use, mechanical stress, tissue sensitivity, and individual anatomy. However, the risk can often be reduced. Vocal cord…
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Treatment for Leptospirosis
The treatment of leptospirosis relies on antibiotic therapy, supportive care, and, in severe cases, organ-specific interventions . These approaches are used to eliminate the Leptospira bacteria, limit the inflammatory and toxic effects of infection,…