Vulvovaginitis

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Description

Vulvovaginitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the vulva and the vagina. The causative organisms include; Candida albicans, Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis. Bacterial vaginosis

Signs and Symptoms

• Vaginal itching
• Burning sensation
• A watery, thick or mucoid, foul-smelling and yellowish or brown vaginal discharge is sometimes present

Investigations

Insert a speculum into the vagina and using a swab take two specimens one from the cervical mucosa for gram stain and culture on Gonococcal media for gonorrhoea, the second for wet mount and microscopy for Candida, Trichomonas

Complications

• Secondary bacterial infection
• Skin excoriation
• Dermatitis