vulvovaginal candidiasis

GPTKB entity

Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects vagina
vulva
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs yeast infection
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:Candida_albicans
gptkb:Candida_glabrata
gptkb:Candida_tropicalis
gptkbp:complication rarely causes serious complications
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:culture
microscopy
clinical examination
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label vulvovaginal candidiasis
gptkbp:ICD-10_code B37.3
gptkbp:prevalence common
affects up to 75% of women at least once
gptkbp:recurrence possible
recurrent if 4 or more episodes per year
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:diabetes_mellitus
antibiotic use
immunosuppression
pregnancy
oral contraceptives
gptkbp:symptom itching
redness
swelling
soreness
vaginal discharge
pain during intercourse
pain during urination
gptkbp:transmittedBy sexual contact (primarily)
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:clotrimazole
gptkb:fluconazole
gptkb:miconazole
antifungal medication
oral antifungals
topical antifungals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Candidiasis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5