Candida vulvovaginitis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2], Dima Nimri, M.D. [3]

Overview

Candida vulvovaginitis requires a careful examination of the external genitalia, the vaginal sidewalls, as well as the cervix.

Physical Examination

Candida vulvovaginitis requires a careful examination of the external genitalia, the vaginal sidewalls and the cervix. Signs include:

• Edema and erythema of the vulva and labia
• Fissures and excoriations of the external genitalia
• Thick whitish vaginal discharge adherent to the vaginal walls
• Cervix is not affected and is normal

Gallery

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  Oral candidiasis on the tongue and soft palate.
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  Oral manifestations of HIV infection and AIDS. Chronic oral candidiasis in patient with AIDS. Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission. © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology

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  Soft palate showing extensive oral candidiasis in patient with AIDS. Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission. © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology
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  Oral candidiasis Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission. © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology

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  Eczema secondary to candidiasis. Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission. © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology
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  Candidiasis; skinfold. Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission. © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology

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  Erythematous candidiasis. Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission. © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology
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  Genital candidiasis. Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission. © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology

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  Paronychia: Another manifestation of candidiasis. Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission. © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology
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  Interdigital candidiasis. Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission. © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology

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  Candidiasis of umblical cord. White spots of colonies are present. Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission. © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology
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  Lung: Candidiasis. Postmortem findings. Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission. © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology

Image: Candidiasis 17.jpeg| Candidiasis of the fingernail caused by a fungus of the genus Candida. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL).

Skin folds

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  Candidiasis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Candidiasis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

Genitourinary

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  Infant presented with a rash formerly known as “Moniliasis” now called Candidiasis caused by the fungus Candida sp. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL).
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  Wet mounted vaginal smear specimen, revealed the presence of Candida albicans, which had been extracted from a patient with vaginal candidiasis. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL).
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  Candidiasis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Candidiasis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Candidiasis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Candidiasis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

Oral cavity

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  Candidiasis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Candidiasis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.
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  Candidiasis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

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