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Yeast
infection
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Normal |
Abnormal |
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- Many bacteria and fungi inhabit the
vagina. Under normal circumstances, there is a balance among
them. If the balance is disrupted, an overgrowth of one of
the organisms may occur. When the balance tips in favor of
candida, a vaginal Yeast Infection may occur. Antibiotics
can kill off the good bacteria in the vagina and are a
common cause of Yeast Infections. Anything that stresses the
immune system, such as diabetes, may also cause yeast
infection.
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- Cheesy white vaginal discharge
- Vaginal itching
- Redness outside vagina (e.g.,
labia)
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- May be unknown
- Antibiotics
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Obesity
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- KOH (fungal) slide prep shows yeast
- Fungal
culture
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- Diflucan -- one
or two doses by mouth
- Ketoconazole for 5 days (Diflucan has less
side effects and is easier to take)
- Monostat vaginal suppositories or
similar products
- Terconazole vaginal
suppositories
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