Canadida Vulvovaginitis.
- Author:
Sang Tae KIM
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- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords: Candida; Vulvovaginitis; Epidemiology; Pathogenesis
- MeSH: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Burns; Candida; Candida albicans; Contraception; Diabetes Mellitus; Dyspareunia; Dysuria; Epidemiology; Female; Humans; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Pregnancy; Pruritus; Recurrence; Sexual Behavior; Vaginal Discharge; Vulvovaginitis*; Yeasts
- From:Korean Journal of Medical Mycology 1999;4(2):91-97
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Candida vulvovaginitis is caused by Candida albicans or, occasionally, by other Candida species, Toruopsis species (also known as Candida glabrata), or other yeasts. An estimated 75% of women have at least one episode of Candida vulvovaginitis, and 40~45% have two or more episodes. Asmall percentage of women (less than 5%) experience recurrence. Typical symptoms of Candida vulvovaginitis include pruritus and vaginal discharge. Other symptoms may include vaginal soreness, vulvar burning, dyspareunia, and external dysuria. Candida vulvovaginitis is often associated with the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, pregnancy, low vaginal pH, and diabetes mellitus. Sexual activity and oral contraception may also be contributing factors. In healthy individuals, Candida species usually remain superficial and respond readily to treatment. The infection by these species depends upon the immune status, as well as the normal vaginal flora status, of the potential host.
