Local fungal infection caused by the Candida genus
Most commonly seen in females in high estrogen states: pregnancy, oral contraceptive use, obesity, diabetes mellitus
Not considered an STI although it can be transmitted by sexual intercourse
May occur in premarnarcheal girls (rare)
Can occur as a result of antibiotic use
Uncomplicated
Sporadic infectionn
mild-moderate symptoms
due to Candida albicans
immunocompetent
Complicated
Recurrent infection
severe symptoms
uncontrolled DM
immunosuppression
pregnant
Sporadic infectionn
mild-moderate symptoms
due to Candida albicans
immunocompetent
Recurrent infection
severe symptoms
uncontrolled DM
immunosuppression
pregnant
Candida vulvovaginitis
Bacterial vaginosis
Atrophic vaginitis
Candida vaginitis
Contact vulvovaginitis
Trichomonas vaginalis
Balanoposthitis
Chancroid