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Self-Study STD Module - Vaginitis : Candidiasis

Clinical Manifestations and Sequelae

The most frequent symptom of VVC is vulvar pruritus. Vaginal discharge is usually thick, white, and clumpy ("cottage-cheese-like"). However, it may be watery, minimal, or not present. Vaginal soreness, irritation, vulvar burning, dsypareunia, and external dysuria are often present.

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Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

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Vulvovaginal Candidiasis


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