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| The causative agent of vaginal candida infections? |
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| Signs and symptoms of vaginal candida infections? |
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| Intense prurtius, thick, curd - like vaginal discharge. |
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| Pharmacological treatment of vaginal candida infections? |
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topical azole agents are typically used and usually don't present with systemic side effects. |
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| How long are azole therapies applied in pregnant women? |
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How many time must a women have a vaginal candida infection before it's considered "chronic" |
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recurrent infection (>4 episodes/yer): 7 - 14 day regimen.
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| What conditions are important when a women has vaginal candida infection? |
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Check for diabetes or HIV. These patients should see the physician for treatment. An infection could mean the disease in uncontrolled. |
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Do not recommend self - treatment until after first infection has been diagnosed by the primary care provider. |
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| Statement. Not a question. |
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