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Diagnosis is by testing a sample of vaginal discharge. [1] As symptoms are similar to that of the sexually transmitted infections, chlamydia and gonorrhea, testing may be recommended. [1] Treatment is with an antifungal medication. [4] This may be either as a cream such as clotrimazole or with oral medications such as fluconazole. [4]
Fluconazole is an antifungal medication used for a number of fungal infections. [5] This includes candidiasis , blastomycosis , coccidioidomycosis , cryptococcosis , histoplasmosis , dermatophytosis , and tinea versicolor . [ 5 ]
Candidiasis is a fungal infection due to any species of the genus Candida (a yeast). [4] When it affects the mouth, in some countries it is commonly called thrush. [3] Signs and symptoms include white patches on the tongue or other areas of the mouth and throat. [3]
The current first-line treatment is fluconazole, 200 mg on the first day, followed by daily dosing of 100 mg for at least 21 days total. Treatment should continue for 14 days after relief of symptoms. Other therapy options include: Nystatin is an effective treatment for mild esophageal candidiasis. [2]
The discharge is irritating to the vagina and the surrounding skin. low (4.0–4.5) Atrophic vaginitis [24] [25] Usually causes scant vaginal discharge with no odor, dry vagina and painful intercourse. These symptoms are usually due to decreased hormones usually occurring during and after menopause. Current term is Genitourinary syndrome of ...
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Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research in London have developed a new test that can predict colorectal cancer risk in people with IBD with more than 90% accuracy.