Hi everybody and good morning.Today my discussion topic is candida infection of the vagina[also called vaginal moniliasis,vaginal yeast infection].It is a relatively common disease.Candida has several types,but most of the disease are caused by candida albicans.The yeast resides in our skin,mouth,rectum,vagina without causing disease.But the problem occurs when candida outnumber the normal protective predominant bacteria in the vagina[Lactobacillus].RISK FACTORS:1.Excessive antibiotic use 2.diabetes ...
07 November, 2008
brief overview:yeast infection of the vagina
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By Satyaki Mitra
6:23 PM
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candida albicans,
irritation,
itching of vulva,
Oral fluconazole,
pregnancy,
redness of vulva,
vagina,
vaginal moniliasis,
yeast infection