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Vaginal yeast infection



Candida, flourescent stain
Candida, flourescent stain
Female reproductive anatomy
Female reproductive anatomy
Yeast infections
Yeast infections
Secondary infection
Secondary infection
Uterus
Uterus
Normal uterine anatomy (cut section)
Normal uterine anatomy (cut section)


Vaginal yeast infection

Alternative Names:

Yeast infection - vagina; Vaginal candidiasis; Monilial vaginitis
Symptoms:

Signs and tests:


A pelvic examination will be performed. It may show inflammation of the skin of the vulva, within the vagina, and on the cervix. The examining physician may find dry, white plaques on the vaginal wall.

A wet prep (microscopic evaluation of vaginal discharge) shows Candida.




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