Vulvovaginal candidosis
Last Updated: 2020-07-21
ICD11: 1F23.10
Last Updated: 2020-07-21
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: 1F23.10
Candidavulvovaginitis, vaginal mycosis, vulvovaginitis candidamycetica, candidacolpitis, candidosis of the vulva, vaginal thrush, thrush colpitis.
Candida infection of the vulva and vagina.
Lifetime prevalence: 75% of all women
Transmission can be via the GI tract, as well as via sexual intercourse (partners with Candida infection or sperm colonized with Candida). Transmission is also possible through asymptomatic partners.
Erythematous, pruriginous-burning, partly flat confluent papules in the area of the vulva, like whitish discharge, partly whitish coatings are visible. Colpitis up to necrotizing colpitis.
Vaginal tablets
Topical therapy
Systemic therapy
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