Term Name: | vulvovaginal candidiasis |
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Synonyms: | Candidal cervix, Candidal vulvovaginitis, Candidiasis of vulva and vagina, Monilial vulvovaginitis |
Definition: | A candidiasis that involves fungal infection of the vaginal mucous membranes in women caused by Candida albicans. The symptoms include intense vulval pruritus, burning, erythema and dyspareunia associated with a creamy white, curd-like discharge. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:2272] ( DOID:2272 ) |