candidiasis

Question 1

definition of recurrent candidiasis

Answer 1

4 or more episodes of candidiasis in a 12 month period

Question 2

medication treatment of recurrent candidiasis

Answer 2

fluconazole 150mg days apart, 3 course then 100mg weekly for 6 months

or

itraconazole 100mg PO daily until asymptomatic, then weekly for 6 months

Question 3

other conditions to investigate for if recurrent candidiasis is diagnosed

Answer 3

• check for other STDs
• diabetes mellitus
• HIV
• other immuncompromising disorders