Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Flashcards
1
Q
treatment regimen for each anti-fungal?
A
-Clotrimazole: 1(10%) vs 3 (2%) vs 6 day (1%) regimens
-Miconazole 1 vs. 3 vs. 7 day regimens
1
Q
Classification of vulvovaginal candidiasis?
A
-uncomplicated: less than 3 episodes/year
-complicated: more than 4 episodes/year
2
Q
Options for compromised hosts?
A
-boric acid 600mg VC QD x14days
OR
-intravaginal azole x 10-14 days
3
Q
-etiologic agents that cause non-Albicans VVC?
A
C.glabrata
4
Q
how long is the treatment duration for non-albicans VVC?
A
x14 days
5
Q
Treatment regimen for severe VVC?
A
-fluconazole 150mg Q72hrs for two doses
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