Which of the following clinical manifestations suggests the presence of vulvo-vaginal candidiasis? mcq given below:
Q. Which of the following clinical manifestations suggests the presence of vulvo-vaginal candidiasis?(a) Mucoid discharge and redness / |
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🦠 Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (Yeast Infection)
✅ Answer: (d) Curdy discharge, moist reddened skin and pruritus
📖 What is Vulvovaginal Candidiasis?
Vulvo = Vulva (external female genitalia)
Vaginal = Vagina
Candidiasis = Infection caused by Candida (usually Candida albicans)
👉 It is a common fungal infection of the female genital tract.
🩺 Typical Clinical Features
The classic manifestations include:
- ✔ Thick, white curdy (cottage cheese-like) vaginal discharge
- ✔ Intense pruritus (itching)
- ✔ Redness and swelling of the vulva
- ✔ Moist, inflamed skin
- ✔ Burning sensation, especially during urination or intercourse
👉 These findings make Option (d) the correct answer.
❌ Why Other Options Are Wrong?
(a) Mucoid discharge and redness
❌ More suggestive of non-specific cervicitis or mild vaginal infections, not candidiasis.
(b) Multiple ulcerative lesions with pruritus
❌ Suggestive of genital herpes (Herpes simplex virus), which presents with painful vesicles and ulcers.
(c) Greenish-yellow discharge and pruritus
❌ Characteristic of Trichomoniasis, a protozoal infection causing frothy, foul-smelling yellow-green discharge.
📝 Common Vaginal Infections
| Infection | Typical Discharge |
|---|---|
| Candidiasis | Thick white curdy (cottage cheese-like) |
| Trichomoniasis | Frothy greenish-yellow, foul-smelling |
| Bacterial Vaginosis | Thin gray-white discharge with fishy odor |
| Genital Herpes | Painful vesicles and ulcers |
🍚 Candida = Cottage Cheese
Think: Curdy White Discharge + Itching = Candidiasis
📌 Exam Tip: The classic triad of vulvovaginal candidiasis is thick white curdy discharge, intense itching (pruritus), and vulvar redness. It commonly occurs after antibiotic use, during pregnancy, in diabetes, or in immunocompromised patients.
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