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Review
. 2023 Sep 1;48(9):33-39.
doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000095.

Beyond fluconazole: A review of vulvovaginal candidiasis diagnosis and treatment

Susan D Hellier, Alexander F Wrynn
Review

Beyond fluconazole: A review of vulvovaginal candidiasis diagnosis and treatment

Susan D Hellier et al. Nurse Pract. .

Abstract

Vaginitis symptoms are among the most common reasons for patients to seek acute gynecological care. NPs who care for women and other patients with vaginas need to be up-to-date on diagnosis and treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and recurrent VVC (RVVC). Two new antifungal medications for VVC are available. This article reviews vaginal physiology and provides an overview of VVC and RVVC pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment options.

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