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Candida vaginitis
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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)
- Monistat vaginal suppositories or similar products
- Terconazole vaginal suppositories
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