VVC Flashcards
1
Q
What is recurrent VVC?
A
> 4 episodes of VVC in 12 months, 2 confirmed by microscopy/culture
2
Q
What % of women are colonized with candida?
A
20%
3
Q
What % of VVC is candida albicans?
A
80-90%
4
Q
What % of women will have VVC in their life?
A
75%
5
Q
What % will have 2 or more episodes?
A
40-45%
6
Q
What % will develop recurrent VVC?
A
6% More likely to develop if older (10% at 25, 25% at age 50)
