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==Background==
==Background==
*Local fungal infection caused by the [[Candida]] genus
*Most commonly seen in females in high estrogen states: pregnancy, oral contraceptive use, obesity, diabetes mellitus
*Not considered an STI although it can be transmitted by sexual intercourse
*Not considered an STI although it can be transmitted by sexual intercourse
*May occur in premarnarcheal girls (rare)
*May occur in premarnarcheal girls (rare)
*Types
**Uncomplicated
***Sporadic infxn, mild-moderate sx, due to Candida albicans, immunocompetent
**Complicated
***Recurrent infxn, severe sx, uncontrolled DM, immunosuppression, pregnant


==Clinical Features==
===Types===
*Vulvar pruritus - most common and specific symptom
*Uncomplicated
**Sporadic infectionn
**mild-moderate symptoms
**due to Candida albicans
**immunocompetent
*Complicated
**Recurrent infection
**severe symptoms
**uncontrolled [[DM]]
**immunosuppression
**[[pregnant]]
 
==Clinical Features<ref name=candida>Kauffmann CA. Overview of Candida Infections. UptoDate. 2016.</ref>==
[[File:Candida vaginitis.JPG|thumb|Candida vaginitis]]
*Vulvar [[pruritus]] - most common and specific symptom
*Vaginal discharge - varies from little to copious and from watery to cottage-cheese like
*Vaginal discharge - varies from little to copious and from watery to cottage-cheese like
*Malodorous smell is unusual (if present favors dx of [[Bacterial vaginosis]])
*Malodorous smell is unusual (if present favors diagnosis of [[Bacterial vaginosis]])
*intense vulvovaginal [[pruritus]] or burning
*dyspareunia
*[[dysuria]]


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Vulvovaginitis DDX}}
{{Vulvovaginitis DDX}}


==Diagnosis==
==Evaluation==
===Work-up===
===Work-up===
*Wet mount - shows hyphae and yeast buds
*Wet mount - shows hyphae and yeast buds
**Candida does not cause WBCs on wet mount → if present, consider co-infection with other vaginitides or STI
**Candida does not cause WBCs on wet mount → if present, consider co-infection with other vaginitides or STI
*If recurrent, consider checking blood glucose for occult DM
*If recurrent, consider checking blood glucose for occult DM
===Diagnosis===
*although other candida infections are clinically diagnosed, laboratory methods should be pursued to confirm diagnosis of candida vulvovaginitis
*cotton cheese curd-like non-odorous vaginal discharge on pelvic exam 
*vaginal pH < 4.5
*vaginal wet mount


==Management==
==Management==
*Do not treat if asymptomatic  
*Do not treat if asymptomatic  
*Sexual partners should not be treated unless the patient has frequent recurrences
*Sexual partners should not be treated unless the patient has frequent recurrences
*Antifungal<ref name=management>Pappas PG, Kauffman CA, Andes DR, et al. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Candidiasis: 2016 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis 2016; 62:e1.</ref>
**1st line: Oral [[Fluconazole]]
**Pregnant: Topical imidazole ([[clotrimazole]], [[miconazole]])
===Antifungals===
===Antifungals===
{{Candidiasis Treatment}}
{{Candidiasis Treatment}}
==Disposition==
*Outpatient


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Vulvovaginitis]]
*[[Vulvovaginitis]]
*[[Fungal Infections]]
*[[Candidiasis]]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:04, 31 December 2018

Background

  • Local fungal infection caused by the Candida genus
  • Most commonly seen in females in high estrogen states: pregnancy, oral contraceptive use, obesity, diabetes mellitus
  • Not considered an STI although it can be transmitted by sexual intercourse
  • May occur in premarnarcheal girls (rare)

Types

  • Uncomplicated
    • Sporadic infectionn
    • mild-moderate symptoms
    • due to Candida albicans
    • immunocompetent
  • Complicated
    • Recurrent infection
    • severe symptoms
    • uncontrolled DM
    • immunosuppression
    • pregnant

Clinical Features[1]

Candida vaginitis
  • Vulvar pruritus - most common and specific symptom
  • Vaginal discharge - varies from little to copious and from watery to cottage-cheese like
  • Malodorous smell is unusual (if present favors diagnosis of Bacterial vaginosis)
  • intense vulvovaginal pruritus or burning
  • dyspareunia
  • dysuria

Differential Diagnosis

Vulvovaginitis

Evaluation

Work-up

  • Wet mount - shows hyphae and yeast buds
    • Candida does not cause WBCs on wet mount → if present, consider co-infection with other vaginitides or STI
  • If recurrent, consider checking blood glucose for occult DM

Diagnosis

  • although other candida infections are clinically diagnosed, laboratory methods should be pursued to confirm diagnosis of candida vulvovaginitis
  • cotton cheese curd-like non-odorous vaginal discharge on pelvic exam
  • vaginal pH < 4.5
  • vaginal wet mount

Management

  • Do not treat if asymptomatic
  • Sexual partners should not be treated unless the patient has frequent recurrences
  • Antifungal[2]

Antifungals

Intravaginal Therapy

  • Clotrimazole 1 % cream applied vaginally for 7 days OR
  • Clotrimazole 2% applied vaginally for 3 days
  • Miconazole 2% cream applied vaginally for 7 days OR 4% cream x 3 days
  • Butoconazole 2% applied vaginally x 3 days
  • Tioconazole 6.5% applied vaginally x 1

Oral Therapy

  • Fluconazole 150mg PO once
    • a second dose at 72hrs can be given if patient is still symptomatic

Pregnant Patients

  • Intravaginal Clotrimazole or Miconazole are the only recommended treatments
  • Duration is 7 days
  • PO fluconazole associated with congenital malformations and spontaneous abortions[3]

Disposition

  • Outpatient

See Also

References

  1. Kauffmann CA. Overview of Candida Infections. UptoDate. 2016.
  2. Pappas PG, Kauffman CA, Andes DR, et al. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Candidiasis: 2016 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis 2016; 62:e1.
  3. Molgaard-Nielsen D et al. Association Between Use of Oral Fluconazole During Pregnancy and Risk of Spontaneous Abortion and Stillbirth. JAMA. 2016;315(1):58-67.