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Candidiasis Flashcards

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What is the most common causative organism of candidiasis?

A

Candida albicans

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What are the risk factors of candidiasis?

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Increased oestrogen
Poorly controlled diabetes
Immunosuppression
Broad-spectrum antibiotics

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How does candidiasis present?

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Thick, white discharge
No smell
Vulval itching, irritation or discomfort

Severe
Fissures
Dyspareunia
Dysuria
Excoriation

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What investigations are done for candidiasis?

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Normally treatment given based on the presentation

Vaginal pH
Trichomonas - > 4.5
Candidiasis- < 4.5

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How is candidiasis treated?

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Antifungal cream (clotrimazole) into vagina
Antifungal pessary
Oral fluconazole

Canesten Duo
Standard OTC contains fluconazole and clotrimazole

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What do women need to be warned of when given antifungal creams?

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Can damage latex condoms and prevent spermicides working

Use alternative contraception for 5 days

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