vulvovaginal candidiasis

Term ID

DOID:2272

Synonyms

• Candidal cervix
• Candidal vulvovaginitis
• Candidiasis of vulva and vagina
• Monilial vulvovaginitis

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. (2)

References

• ICD10CM:B37.3
• ICD9CM:112.1
• MESH:D002181
• NCI:C2914
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:154404004
• UMLS_CUI:C0700345

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:2272 )