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What is Vulvovaginal candidiasis
Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a fungal infection of the vulva and vagina caused by overgrowth of Candida species, most often Candida albicans. It occurs when organisms that normally coexist on body surfaces multiply enough to disrupt the vaginal mucosal environment and trigger…
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FAQ about Vulvovaginal candidiasis
Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a common yeast infection that affects the vulva and vagina. This FAQ explains what it is, why it develops, how it is diagnosed, what treatment usually involves, and what to expect over time. It also covers practical ways…
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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 urinating. These symptoms arise when Candida, usually…
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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 condition develops when the local environment changes…
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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 be present without causing disease, diagnosis is…
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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 on the vulvovaginal mucosa, and allow inflamed…
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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 because susceptibility varies with hormonal state, immune…