Yeast infection Flashcards
1
Q
name for yeast infection
A
vulvovaginal candidiasis
2
Q
causative agent
A
candida albicans
3
Q
infections are
A
endogenous
4
Q
yeast infections caused by a __ __ pathogen
A
opportunistic fungal
5
Q
transmitted by
A
contact, rarely sex
6
Q
signs and symptoms
A
constant, intense itching and burning of vagina or vulva
thick, clumpy whitish vaginal discharge
7
Q
diagnosis
A
wet preparation or Gram stain of vaginal discharfe
yeast stain gram +
8
Q
treatment
A
prescription oral antifungal in a single dose
over-the-counter intravaginal cream
