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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common therapy for Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection?

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

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