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CANDIDIASIS

ABDUL, AYA P.
RADJAIL, AIRA
 INTRODUCTUON

Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by a yeast (a type of fungus) called

Candida. Some species of Candida can cause infection in people; the most
common is Candida albicans. Candida normally lives on skin and inside the
body, such as the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina, without causing any
problems. Candida can cause infections if it grows out of control or if it enters
deep into the body. For example, it can cause infections in the bloodstream or
internal organs like the kidney, heart, or brain.
Candidal Vulvovaginitis
 PATHOPHYSIOLOG
Y
Candida albicans cause thrush when normal host immunity is
disturbed. The organism may overgrow on the oral mucosa
causing desquamation of epithelial cells and accumulation of
keratin, bacteria, and necrotic tissue. This debris form a
pseudo-membrane, which adheres closely to the mucosa.
 RISK FACTOR
Vaginal candidiasis is common. Women who are more likely to get vaginal
candidiasis include

1. Antibiotics use
2. Increased Level of estrogen
3. Uncontrolled Diabetes
4. Impaired Immune system
 SIGN AND
SYMPTOMS
• Itching and irritation in the vagina
and vulva
• A burning sensation, especially
during intercourse or while urinating
• Redness and swelling of the vulva
• Vaginal pain and soreness
• Vaginal rash
• Thick, white, odor-free vaginal
discharge with a cottage cheese
appearance
• Watery vaginal discharge
 PREVENTION
To reduce your risk of vaginal
yeast infections, wear
underwear that has a cotton
crotch and doesn’t fit too
tightly.
To Avoid:
Tight-fitting pantyhose.
Douching, which removes some
of the normal bacteria in the
vagina that protect you from
infection.
Scented feminine products,
including bubble bath, pads
and tampons.
Hot tubs and very hot baths.
Unnecessary antibiotic use,
such as for colds or other viral
infections.
• Staying in wet clothes, such
as swimsuits and workout
attire, for long periods of
MEDICAL INTERVENTION

Treatment.
If you have vaginal candidiasis, likely you will use
antifungal medicine to treat it. Often, the treatment
is an antifungal medicine applied inside the vagina or
a single dose of fluconazole taken by mouth.
 NURSING INTERVENTION
Keep the skin clean and dry.
Put powder on moist places.
Take your medicines exactly as prescribed.
If using a cream or
Call the doctor if you think you are having
suppository to treat a vaginal
a problem with your medicine.
yeast infection, don’t use
Use antibiotics only as directed by your
condoms or a diaphragm. Use
doctor.
• Eat yogurt with live cultures. It has a different type of birth control.
• Eat a healthy diet and get
bacteria called lactobacillus. It may
regular exercise. This will
help prevent some types of yeast
help keep your immune
infections.
system strong.
 DRUG STUDY
Name of Drug Dosage Mechanism of Indication Contraindicatio Nursing
action ns Responsibilitie
s
Generic name: Dose: 150 mg Inhibits fungal It is indicated Contradicated This medicine
Fluconazole Route : oral cystochrome for the in patients can be taken
Freq. : q. d. p450( responsi treatment of hypersensitive with or without
Brand name: Form : Tablet ble for fungal vaginal to drug and food.
Diflucan/ sterol candidiasis breast feeding
Dyzolor synthesis), (vaginal yeast patients.
weakens infection due to Assess for the
Classification: fungal cells. candidiasis. Use cautiously signs and
Antifungals in patients symptoms of
hypersensitive infection.
Oropharyngeal to other
and antifungal Monitor
esophageal azole hepatotoxicity.
candidiasis. compounds.
Monitor for
Adverse hypersensitivit
Effects : y or
anaphylaxis.
CNS:Headach
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