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Candidiasis Flashcards

1
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What causes candidiasis?

A

Candida Albicans

diploid fungal

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What are the risk factors for candidiasis?

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Antibiotics
Steroids
Immunocompromised
Diabetes Mellitus
Pregnancy
Iron deficiency anemia
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3
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What are the complications for candidiasis?

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Recurrence

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What are the clinical features of candidiasis?

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Vulva itching
Cottage cheese discharge
Dysuria
Superficial Dyspareunia

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What investigations are performed for candidiasis?

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Clinical Picture

Urinalysis (exclude diabetes)
Swabs for potential drug-resistant organisms (HIV)

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What is the management for candidiasis?

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GENERAL
Soap substitute
Emollient
Lose fitting clothes

MEDICAL
-Intravaginal topical antifungal e.g. CLOTRIMAZOLE
-Oral antifungal e.g. FLUCONAZOLE
NB: Only intravaginal if pregnant/breastfeeding

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