Candida vulvovaginitis also has been called "vulvovaginal candidiasis," "candidal vaginitis," "monilial infection," or "vaginal yeast infection."
The three most common types of vaginitis are bacterial vaginosis, candida vulvovaginitis, and trichomoniasis.
These conditions can be caused by bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infections. Also, vulvovaginitis can be caused by low estrogen levels
previous candida infections, have AIDS , or are diabetic; women who use douches, perfumed feminine hygiene sprays, vaginal sponges, or an IUD; those taking birth control pills, antibiotics, or corticosteroids
Vaginal yeast infections tend to occur more frequently in women who are pregnant; diabetic and not controlling their disease; taking birth control pills, steroid drugs, or antibiotics; and those with the human immunodeficiency virus
Vulvovaginitis can be diagnosed and treated by a nurse practitioner or physician.
previous candida infections, have AIDS , or are diabetic; women who use douches, perfumed feminine hygiene sprays, vaginal sponges, or an IUD; those taking Birth Control pills, antibiotics, or corticosteroids
Vulvovaginitis, vulvitis, and vaginitis are general terms that refer to the inflammation of the vagina and/or vulva
Dietary modification and nutritional supplementation may also be helpful in the treatment of vulvovaginitis.
In general, vulvovaginitis causes vaginal discharge, irritation, and itching. One of the most common reasons why women visit their doctor is because of a change in vaginal discharge.
Vaginal infections may be prevented by following these suggestions
The genus of Candida albicans is Candida and the species is albicans.
Yes men can get candida.