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Candida vulvovaginitis physical examination

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Candida vulvovaginitis requires a careful examination of the external genitalia, the vaginal sidewalls, as well as the cervix.

Physical Examination

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

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.

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]