Candidiasis Flashcards
1
Q
Predisposing factors?
A
DM
Drugs - antibiotics, steroids
Pregnancy
Immunosuppression: HIV, iatrogenic (chemo)
2
Q
Features
A
Cottage cheese discharge (non offensive)
Vulvitis: Superficial dyspanuria, dysuria
Itch
Erythema –> fissuring, satellite lesion
3
Q
Investigations?
A
Not routinely indicated but can do DRY high vaginal swab
4
Q
Management
A
Oral or local (Oral CI in pregnancy)
Oral: Fluconazole 150mg PO
Local: Clotramidazole pessary 500mg stat
