Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) affects around three-quarters of all women during their reproductive age, although the exact incidence of VVC is difficult to determine because many patients are self-treated. The infections are divided into complicated and uncomplicated. Uncomplicated VVC is most effectively treated with local azoles. Oral treatment with a single dose of fluconazole is also effective for treating uncomplicated VVC. Treatment of complicated VVC is prolonged and most commonly consists of multiple doses of oral fluconazole or at least 1 week of local azoles. The role of probiotics in treating VVC is still disputed. This article presents a review of the literature on the various treatment options for VVC. Treatment for the most common pathogens that cause complicated VVC is also discussed.

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URN:NBN:SI:DOC-K3D48JHM

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5319487

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Dovnik, Andraž, Golle, Andrej, Novak, Dušan, Arko, Darja, Takač, Iztok (2015). Treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis. Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica, volume 24, issue 1, str. 5-7. URN:NBN:SI:DOC-K3D48JHM from http://www.dlib.si

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Dovnik, Andraž, Golle, Andrej, Novak, Dušan, Arko, Darja, Takač, Iztok. "Treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis." Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica volume 24. issue 1 (2015) str. 5-7.
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Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica
1992-
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