VAGINAL CANDIDIASIS

VAGINAL CANDIDIASIS
Vaginal candidiasis is a yeast infection caused by the fungus called Candida albicans….. This fungus is associated with intense itching, swelling and irritation.
Vaginal candidiasis can be spread by unprotected sexual contact, but in general they aren’t considered a sexually transmitted infection.
COMMON REASONS FOR COMING DOWN WITH INFECTION WITH VAGINAL CANDIDIASIS
• Overuse /misuse of Antibiotics
• Use of soap and Antiseptics
• Pregnancy
• Diseases such as Diabetes & HIV
• Contraceptives (e.g Postinor2)
• Tight underwear
• Hormonal imbalance
PREVENTION TIPS
• Avoid using Antibiotics indiscriminately.
• Avoid wearing tight underwear, tights and clothings like panty hose, leggings, etc.
• Keep the genitals dry after bath.
• Wear cotton underwear.
HOW IS CANDIDIASIS TREATED??
The medication of choice is from a class of drugs called AZOLES
These include:
• Fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole(taken by mouth)
• Tioconazole, miconazole, clotrimazole(applied topically or inserted)

For more information… Ask your Pharmacist…..

Written by Pharm. Edidiong Orok

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