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Vulvovaginal candidosis

Candidíase vulvovaginal

Category

Definition

A disease caused by an infection with the fungi Candida. This disease is characterised by genital itching, burning, or vaginal discharge. Transmission is by endogenous spread, or sexual contact. Confirmation is commonly by identification of Candida in a vaginal swab.

Index Terms

Vulvovaginal candidosiscandida vulvovaginitisvulvovaginal thrushcandidal vulvovaginitisvulvovaginal candidiasiscandidal vaginitisvaginal candidiasisSymptomatic vulvovaginal candidosisAsymptomatic vulvovaginal candidosisVaginal candidosisCandida vaginitisVaginal thrushVulval candidosisCandida vulvitisVulval thrush