Question

A 20-year-old female presents with vaginal itch and thin-walled pustular lesions. she is diagnosed with candidiasis. what is this condition caused by?

Answer 1

The answer is: Yeast

Answer 2

Answer:

This condition is caused by fungus.

Explanation:

Candidiasis is a fungal infection - the most common being Candida albicans - that can affect the inguinal, perianal and perineum regions. Although not considered a sexually transmitted disease, it can be transmitted through sexual intercourse. Women and men can develop the infection.

Candidiasis is usually associated with decreased immunity, antibiotic use, contraceptives, immunosuppressants and corticosteroids, pregnancy, diabetes, allergies, and HPV (papilloma virus).

The first step in treating candidiasis is to determine the causes to combat them and prevent relapses. That said, antimycotics and antifungal ointments for local use are useful. When they are not enough, the conduct is to prescribe oral medications for a longer time.