Vaginal candidiasis

Introduction: Vaginal candidiasis

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Vaginal candidiasis: Fungal infection of the vagina, sometimes called thrush. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Vaginal candidiasis is available below.

Symptoms of Vaginal candidiasis

• Vaginitis
• Vaginal skin flakes - white flakes
• Vaginal itching
• Vaginal burning
• Vaginal irritation

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Medical Textbooks Online about Vaginal candidiasis

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Vaginal candidiasis?

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Misdiagnosis and Vaginal candidiasis

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Causes of Vaginal candidiasis

• Immune suppression
• AIDS
• Diabetes
• Thyroid disorders
• Pregnancy

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Treatments for Vaginal candidiasis

• Antifungal vaginal medications
• Antifungal creams
• Antifungal tablets
• Antifungal suppositories
• Butoconazole

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Clinical Trials for Vaginal candidiasis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Vaginal candidiasis include:

• Effect of Exercise on Spread of the Miconozole Nitrate OVULE in the Vagina - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Miconazole nitrate
• Diabetes Mellitus and Vulvovaginal Candidiasis - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Fluconazole or boric acid vaginal suppositories

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Article Excerpts about Vaginal candidiasis

Genital Candidiasis: DBMD (Excerpt)

Candidiasis, also known as a "yeast infection" or VVC, is a common fungal infection that occurs when there is overgrowth of the fungus called Candida. Candida is always present in the body in small amounts. However, when an imbalance occurs, such as when the normal acidity of the vagina changes or when hormonal balance changes, Candida can multiply. When that happens, symptoms of candidiasis appear. (Source: excerpt from Genital Candidiasis: DBMD)

Vaginitis Due to Vaginal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID (Excerpt)

Vaginal yeast infection or vulvovaginal candidiasis is a common cause of vaginal irritation. Doctors estimate that approximately 75 percent of all women will experience at least one symptomatic yeast infection during their lifetimes. Yeast are always present in the vagina in small numbers, and symptoms only appear with overgrowth. (Source: excerpt from Vaginitis Due to Vaginal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)

Vaginal Infections & Vaginitis: NWHIC (Excerpt)

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), sometimes referred to as candidal vaginitis, monilial infection, or vaginal yeast infection, is a common cause of vaginal irritation. It has been estimated that approximately 75 percent of all women will experience at least one episode of VVC during their lifetime. (Source: excerpt from Vaginal Infections & Vaginitis: NWHIC)