Section 25
Fungal and Protozoan Diseases of the Reproductive System
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Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Candidal vulvovaginitis is an infection of the vagina's mucous membranes caused by Candida albicans.
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Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is primarily an infection of the urogenital tract; the most common site of infection is the urethra and the vagina in women.
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The TORCH Panel of Tests
TORCH infections are a group of viral, bacterial, and protozoan infections that gain access to the fetal bloodstream from the mother.