| Metadata | |
|---|---|
| ID | DOID:2272 |
| Name | vulvovaginal candidiasis |
| Definition | A candidiasis that involves fungal infection of the vaginal mucous membranes in women caused by Candida albicans. The symptoms include intense vulval pruritus, burning, erythema and dyspareunia associated with a creamy white, curd-like discharge. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulvovaginal_candidiasis, http://mycology.adelaide.edu.au/Mycoses/Cutaneous/Candidiasis/ |
| Xrefs |
SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:154404004 |
| Subsets |
DO_infectious_disease_slim NCIthesaurus |
| Synonyms |
Candidal cervix [EXACT] Candidal vulvovaginitis [EXACT] Candidiasis of vulva and vagina [EXACT] Monilial vulvovaginitis [EXACT] |
| Parent Relationships |
is_a candidiasis is_a vaginal disease |