학술논문

Vulvovaginal candidiasis.
Document Type
Article
Source
Sexually Transmitted Infections. Dec2006 Supplement IV, Vol. 82, piv28-iv30. 3p.
Subject
*VULVOVAGINAL candidiasis
*SEXUALLY transmitted diseases
*CANDIDA
*MYCOSES
*SEXUAL health
*DISEASES in women
Language
ISSN
1368-4973
Abstract
The article provides information on vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), a common fungal infection that occurs when there is an overgrowth of the fungus called candida. VVC is also known as a yeast infection and has been categorized into three including episodic VVC, complicated VVC and the possible uncomplicated VVC. It is stated that the diagnosis of VVC is syndromic wherein diagnostic criteria may vary with the clinical setting.