Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

Clinical features
Abscesses of the bartholin gland duct usually presented with
unilateral swelling of the labia and acute pain. The mass is
usually tender, red, and warm to the touch and may be
accompanied by localized edema in the area(s). It is
extremely painful and usually makes intercourse impossible. It
becomes fluctant and warm with thinning of the overlying skin.
12.3 Candidiasis
Candidiasis is the most common fungal infection caused by
candidia albicans and which accounts for the vast majority of
fungal vulvo vaginal infections. Candida is a common
inhabitant of the mouth, large intestine and vagina in 25-50%
of healthy individuals. The particular environmental and
biological factors that given rise to clinical infection by candida
albicans are not understood, but some women may be more
susceptible; predispostion to infection is associated with
diabetes, pregnancy and the administration of antibiotics,
particularly those like penicillin, that are effective against
vaginal lactobacilli.
The rise of sexual transmission in candida infection is not
clear; although the organism is often shared by sexual
partners. Tight clothes and mid skill abrasions may contribute
to clinical presentation of infection.
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