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Vaginal yeast infection |
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| Alternative Names: |
| Yeast infection - vagina; Vaginal candidiasis; Monilial vaginitis |
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A pelvic examination will be performed. It may show inflammation of the skin of the vulva, within the vagina, and on the cervix. The examining physician may find dry, white plaques on the vaginal wall. A wet prep (microscopic evaluation of vaginal discharge) shows Candida. |
Candida, flourescent stain |
Female reproductive anatomy |
Yeast infections |
Secondary infection |
Uterus |
Normal uterine anatomy (cut section) |
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