candida (yeast ) vaginitis

Question 1

Candida ( Yeast) Vaginitis , etiology

Answer 1

The most common organism is Candida albicans. It is not transmitted
sexually

Question 2

Candida ( Yeast) Vaginitis Risk factors include:

Answer 2

1. diabetes mellitus
2. systemic antibiotics
3. Pregnancy
4. obesity
5. decreased immunity.

Question 3

Candida ( Yeast) Vaginitis on examination :

Answer 3

thick cottage cheese discharge
vaginal inflammation

Question 4

Candida ( Yeast) Vaginitis labs:

Answer 4

normal PH (3.8-4.5)
*pseudohyphae (key word)

Question 5

Candida ( Yeast) Vaginitis treatment

Answer 5

fluconazole