Vulvo vaginal candidiasis is a common cause of pruritic vaginal discharge. The main manifestations include pruritis vulvae, whitish curd like vaginal discharge, vulval irritation, dyspareunia, and splash (external) dysuria. It is commonly caused by Candida albicans.

Diagnosis: Laboratory: KOH test, Culture

Treatment:

Drug treatment

First line:

Nystatin, Suppository 100,000 IU per vaginum, daily for 14 days.

S/E: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea at high doses.

Dosage forms: suspension, 100,000 IU