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Candidiasis Flashcards

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What is it ?

A

Overgrowth of Candida albicans due to ?
- pregnancy
- diabetes mellitus
- HIV
- use of topical steroids
- antimicrobial treatment

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Clinical features

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White sticky vaginal discharge
Odorless
Cottage cheese
Erythmatous vulva and vagina
Vaginal burning sensation,
Pruritis ( itching ) , Dysuria, dysparuria

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Diagnosis

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Psudohyphea on vaginal wet mount with potassium hydroxide KOH
Vaginal PH with normal range 4-4.5

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Treatment for non pregnant patients

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Topical Azole
Miconazole
Clotimazole

Or

Oral flucanazole

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Treatment for pregnant women

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Topical azole
Miconazole
clotimazole

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