Candidiasis Danielle Creel

Other Names Candidiasis Candidiasis Yeast Infection Yeast Infection Thrush Thrush

Cause Fungal infection Fungal infection Normally women have yeast in their genital region Normally women have yeast in their genital region It becomes a problem when the yeast grows to profusely It becomes a problem when the yeast grows to profusely

Is it common? About 70% of women will experience a yeast infection during their life About 70% of women will experience a yeast infection during their life 40% of these women will have more than one infection 40% of these women will have more than one infection

Symptoms Itching Itching Burning Burning Soreness Soreness Irritation of Vulva Irritation of Vulva

Symptoms

Under a Microscope

Diagnosis  Microscopic Examination

Microscopic  Swab the infection  Place it on slide  Add a drop of Potassium Hydroxide  The solution dissolves the cells but leaves the Candida

Treatment Over the counter vaginal creams Over the counter vaginal creams Oral Medication Oral Medication It can go away on its on It can go away on its on

Prognosis Candidiasis is TREATABLE!!! Candidiasis is TREATABLE!!! One should abstain from sexual activity until the infection is cured One should abstain from sexual activity until the infection is cured

Preventing Candidiasis Keeping the area cool, dry, and clean Keeping the area cool, dry, and clean Dry off after shower or swimming Dry off after shower or swimming Change out of wet clothes Change out of wet clothes Wearing cotton underwear to allow for better air circulation Wearing cotton underwear to allow for better air circulation

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