Candida vulvovaginitis physical examination
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2], Dima Nimri, M.D. [3]
Overview
Candida vulvovaginitis requires a careful examination of the external genitalia, the vaginal sidewalls, as well as the cervix.
Physical Examination
Candida vulvovaginitis requires a careful examination of the external genitalia, the vaginal sidewalls and the cervix. Signs include:[1][2]
- Edema and erythema of the vulva and labia
- Fissures and excoriations of the external genitalia
- Thick whitish vaginal discharge adherent to the vaginal walls
- Cervix is not affected and is normal
References
- ↑ Eckert LO, Hawes SE, Stevens CE, Koutsky LA, Eschenbach DA, Holmes KK (1998). “Vulvovaginal candidiasis: clinical manifestations, risk factors, management algorithm”. Obstet Gynecol. 92 (5): 757–65. PMID 9794664.
- ↑ Eckert LO (2006). “Clinical practice. Acute vulvovaginitis”. N. Engl. J. Med. 355 (12): 1244–52. doi:10.1056/NEJMcp053720. PMID 16990387.
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