Modern perspectives on vaginal candidiasis

Abstract

Vaginal thrush is not only a medical problem--it also causes significant psychological and emotional distress, particularly if the infections persist or recur. Women who suffer from frequent recurrences often express dissatisfaction with the treatment they receive, and such comments may be provoked by a lack of awareness on the part of the physician of the natural history of the infection, and of the difficulties inherent in its diagnosis and treatment.