Candida albicans vs Gardnerella vaginalis Symptoms and Therapy
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What is the common therapy for Candida albicans infection?

  • Bathing with dilute NaHCO3
  • Tetracycline or doxycycline
  • Douching with weak vinegar
  • Nystatin or miconazole (Monistat) suppositories (correct)

    • What is a common symptom of Gardnerella vaginalis infection?

  • Watery, gray-white discharge
  • Edema and reddening of vulva (correct)
  • Painful vesicles on an erythematous base
  • Painless ulcer on vulva or vagina

    • How is Enterobius vermicularis infection typically treated?

  • Benzathine penicillin
  • Topical acyclovir
  • Oral administration of antihelminthic like mebendazole (Vermox) (correct)
  • Applying lubricating lotions

    • What is a characteristic symptom of Chlamydia trachomatis infection?

    <p>Watery, gray-white vaginal discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infection may be symptomless but could present with a profuse yellow-green vaginal discharge?

    <p>Neisseria gonorrhoeae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common therapy for Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection?

    <p>Antibiotic (Amoxicillin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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