Vulvovaginal candidiasis
Last Updated: 2023-07-07
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: 1F23.10
Last Updated: 2023-07-07
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: 1F23.10
Candidavulvovaginitis, vaginal mycosis, vulvovaginitis candidamycetica, candidacolpitis, candidosis of the vulva, vaginal thrush, soorkolpitis.
Candida infection of the vulva and vagina.
Transmission can occur via the GI tract as well as via sexual intercourse (partner with Candida infection or sperm colonised with Candida). Transmission is also possible through asymptomatic partners.
Erythematous, pruritic-burning, sometimes confluent papules in the area of the vulva, gloomy whitish discharge, sometimes whitish coatings are visible. Colpitis up to necrotising colpitis
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