Vulval candidiasis is associated with :: (A) Addison disease, (B) Cushing disease, (C) Diabetes mellitus, (D) Acromegaly
Answer is C. Predisposing factors Diabetes: Increased glycogen in cells leading to increased lactic acid and acidic PH Pregnancy: Increased vaginal acidity Broad spectrum antibiotics Combined oral pills Immunosupression HIV Steroids Thyroid and Parathyroid disease Obesity Ref: Shaw Gynecology 17 e pg 330.