Examples of vulvovaginal candidiasis in the following topics:
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- Candidal vulvovaginitis is an infection of the vagina's mucous membranes caused by Candida albicans.
- Candidal vulvovaginitis or vaginal thrush is an infection of the vagina's mucous membranes by Candida albicans .
- In addition to the above symptoms of thrush, vulvovaginal inflammation can also be present.
- The signs of vulvovaginal inflammation include erythema (redness) of the vagina and vulva, vagina fissuring (cracked skin), oedema (swelling from a build-up of fluid), also in severe cases, satellite lesions (sores in the surrounding area).
- While vulvovaginal candidiasis is caused by a the yeast Candida there are many predisposing factors: