Curdy vaginal discharge is seen in which infection-
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Candidiasis Candidiasiso MC common vaginitis during pregnancy, OCPs, steroid therapy, antibiotic therapy, diabetes & immunocompromised patients.o Caused by a gram positive fungus Candida (MC-albicans)o Presents with curdy white discharge writh intense pruritus, dysuria, dyspareunia.o 20% patients are asymptomatic.o O/e shows cottage cheese appearance of discharge with swollen inflamed genitals,o Ph of discharge is < 4.5.o Diagnosis is essentially based on clinical findings but confirmed 10% KOH mount of the discharge or by culture on Sabouraud's/Nickerson's media,o Whiff test is negative.o DOC is Azole groups of antifungals like fluconazole.'' meconazole/clotrimazole, both for local and oral use.o Both partners should be treated.o DOC is in pregnancy is topical azole antifungals in 2nd or 3rd trimester.
Bacterial vaginosis
Candidiasis
Trichomoniasis
Chlamydia
Symptoms Associated with Genital Infections