Vaginal Thrush

Question 1

What causes vagina thrush?

Answer 1

Candida albicans

Question 2

what is vaginal thrush?

Answer 2

Yeast infection of vagina canal

Question 3

Symptoms of vaginal thrush

Answer 3

Itching and burning
Pain
Thick white ‘cottage cheese’ discharge
No distinct smell
Redness/swelling of vulva/vagina

Question 4

Who tend to get vaginal thrush?

Answer 4

After long does of antibiotics
Oral contraceptive
Pregnancy
Menstrual cycle changes
Associate vulval skin conditions (e.g. eczema)

Question 5

What drugs are used to treat vaginal thrush?

Answer 5

nystatin
clotrimazole