Vaginal yeast infection

Vaginal yeast infection, also known as candidal vulvovaginitis and vaginal thrush, is excessive growth of yeast in the vagina that results in irritation. The most common symptom is vaginal... Wikipedia

  • Symptoms:  Vaginal itching, burning with urination, white and thick vaginal discharge, pain with sex, redness around the vagina
  • Causes:  Excessive growth of Candida
  • Risk factors:  Antibiotics, pregnancy, diabetes, HIV/AIDS
  • Diagnostic method:  Testing the vaginal discharge
  • Differential diagnosis:  Chlamydia, gonorrhea, bacterial vaginosis
  • Treatment:  Antifungal medication
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