Symptoms of vulvovaginitis caused by Candida species are indistinguishable and include the following:   
Pruritus is the most significant symptom Change in the amount and the color of vaginal discharge: It is characterized by a thick, white "cottage cheese-like" vaginal discharge Pain on urination (dysuria) Pain on sexual intercourse (dyspareunia) Vulvovaginal soreness Symptoms aggravate a week before the menses
What are the historical background and symptoms of Candida-induced vulvovaginitis?
<|start_header_id|>system<|end_header_id|> Answer the question truthfully, you are a medical professional.<|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>user<|end_header_id|> This is the question: What are the historical background and symptoms of Candida-induced vulvovaginitis?<|eot_id|><|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|> Symptoms of vulvovaginitis caused by Candida species are indistinguishable and include the following:   
Pruritus is the most significant symptom Change in the amount and the color of vaginal discharge: It is characterized by a thick, white "cottage cheese-like" vaginal discharge Pain on urination (dysuria) Pain on sexual intercourse (dyspareunia) Vulvovaginal soreness Symptoms aggravate a week before the menses<|eot_id|>