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Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: A Review Of The Evidence For The 2021 Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Of Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines., Paul Nyirjesy, Carolyn Brookhart, Gweneth Lazenby, Jane Schwebke, Jack D Sobel
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: A Review Of The Evidence For The 2021 Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Of Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines., Paul Nyirjesy, Carolyn Brookhart, Gweneth Lazenby, Jane Schwebke, Jack D Sobel
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers
BACKGROUND: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common cause of vulvovaginal itching and discharge. This article discusses the latest CDC STI Treatment Guidelines for VVC.
METHODS: A literature search of relevant topics was performed, and a team of experts was convened to discuss (1) diagnosis/testing modalities; treatment of (2) uncomplicated VVC , (3) complicated VVC, and (4) VVC caused by non-albicans yeast; (5) alternative treatment regimens; (6) susceptibility testing of yeast; Special Populations: (7) pregnancy and (8) HIV and VVC.
RESULTS: Yeast culture remains the gold standard for diagnoses. Newer molecular assays have been developed for the diagnosis of VVC and …