Candida Yeast Infections

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Candida infections occur when the normal acidity of the vagina changes or when the hormonal balance changes. This eMedTV article offers information on Candida and lists common symptoms and treatment options that are available.

Candida symptoms are often similar to those seen with other types of vaginal infections. This page of the eMedTV library lists common Candida symptoms, such as itching and burning of the vagina or abnormal discharge.

Candida testing consists of using a swab to take a sample from the affected area. As discussed in this eMedTV article, Candida testing is the most efficient way to test for yeast infections, since the infection itself may have few symptoms.

This segment from the eMedTV website lists different Candida treatment options, such as the drugs butoconazole, miconazole, and clotrimazole. These antifungal drugs are the most common and efficient Candida treatment methods prescribed.

This segment of the eMedTV archives explains how proper diagnosis and treatment can lead to a Candida cure. For example, a Candida cure can be found through several different antifungal medicines, such as miconazole or tioconazole.