VAGINAL CANDIDIASIS

Course overview

VULVOVAGINITIS, OR INFLAMMATION OF THE VULVA AND VAGINA, MOST COMMONLY OCCURS IN REPRODUCTIVE-AGED WOMEN AND IS USUALLY SECONDARY TO INFECTION. CANDIDAL VULVOVAGINITIS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ABOUT ONE-THIRD OF CASES. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS THE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF CANDIDAL VULVOVAGINITIS AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM MEMBERS IN COLLABORATING TO PROVIDE WELL-COORDINATED CARE AND ENHANCE OUTCOMES FOR AFFECTED PATIENTS.