Candida- Female genital

Question 1

What is it?

Answer 1

Symptomatic inflammation of the vagina or vulva caused by superficial fungal infections

Question 2

Is it a self-limiting infection and can it be managed non-pharmacologically?

Answer 2

It is self-limiting
Use simple emollients as a soap substitute to wash
Avoid contact with irritant soaps
Avoid vaginal douching
Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes

Question 3

What drugs are available for treatment?

Answer 3

fluconazole 150 mg oral capsule as a single dose first-line.

clotrimazole 500 mg intravaginal pessary as a single dose if oral therapy is contraindicated.