CandidiasisCandidiasisDanielle CreelDanielle Creel

Other NamesOther Names

CandidiasisCandidiasis Yeast InfectionYeast Infection ThrushThrush

CauseCause

Fungal infectionFungal infection Normally women have yeast in their Normally women have yeast in their

genital regiongenital region It becomes a problem when the It becomes a problem when the

yeast grows to profuselyyeast grows to profusely

Is it common?Is it common?

About 70% of women will experience About 70% of women will experience a yeast infection during their lifea yeast infection during their life

40% of these women will have more 40% of these women will have more than one infectionthan one infection

SymptomsSymptoms

ItchingItching BurningBurning SorenessSoreness Irritation of VulvaIrritation of Vulva

SymptomsSymptoms

Under a MicroscopeUnder a Microscope

DiagnosisDiagnosis

Microscopic Microscopic ExaminationExamination

MicroscopicMicroscopic

Swab the infectionSwab the infection Place it on slidePlace it on slide Add a drop of Add a drop of

Potassium Potassium HydroxideHydroxide

The solution The solution dissolves the cells dissolves the cells but leaves the but leaves the CandidaCandida

TreatmentTreatment

Over the counter Over the counter vaginal creamsvaginal creams

Oral MedicationOral Medication It can go away on It can go away on

its onits on

PrognosisPrognosis

Candidiasis is Candidiasis is TREATABLE!!!TREATABLE!!!

One should abstain One should abstain from sexual from sexual activity until the activity until the infection is curedinfection is cured

Preventing CandidiasisPreventing Candidiasis

Keeping the area cool, dry, and cleanKeeping the area cool, dry, and clean Dry off after shower or swimmingDry off after shower or swimming Change out of wet clothesChange out of wet clothes Wearing cotton underwear to allow Wearing cotton underwear to allow

for better air circulationfor better air circulation

Risk FactorsRisk Factors

DiabetesDiabetes Birth Control PillsBirth Control Pills SteroidsSteroids AntibioticsAntibiotics