Vaginal Discharge And STD
Vaginal Discharge And STD
Vaginal Discharge And STD
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• Dx:<br />
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis<br />
– Physical exam findings<br />
• Erythema and edema of vulva and vagina<br />
• Clumpy, white adherent discharge<br />
– Wet mount<br />
• pH normal (4-4 (4-4.5) 5)<br />
• Yeast/hyphae seen in 60-70% on KOH stain<br />
• No increase in PMN’s on saline stain<br />
– Culture<br />
• Recurrent Candida vaginitis or for vaginitis unresponsive to<br />
antimycotic y therapy py