Candidiasis

Candidiasis, particularly vaginal candidiasis, is one of the most common causes of genital infection. It is characterized by pruritus (itching), burning, dyspareunia (pain during intercourse) and the elimination of a whitish vaginal discharge in clumps, like the cream from the milk. Often, the vulva and vagina are swollen (swollen) and hyperemia (red). Lesions may extend to the perineum, perianal and inguinal (groin). In man presents with hyperemia of the glans and foreskin (balanoposthitis) and possibly by a slight edema and the presence of small punctate lesions (in point form), reddened and itchy. Most often it is not a sexually transmitted disease. In general relates to decrease the resistance of the body of the afflicted person. There are factors that predispose to the onset of infection: diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, use of birth control (contraceptive) pill, antibiotics and immunosuppressive drugs (which decrease the body's immune defenses), obesity, use of tight etc.
Treatment
Medicines local and / or systemic.

Prevention
Sanitization appropriate. Avoid clothing too tight. Investigate and treat disease (s) predisposing (s). Condom.
Control
Early treatment of affected individuals. Guided disinfection competitor secretions and contaminated items. Whenever possible, should be avoided prolonged broad spectrum antibiotic therapy. Specific care should be taken with venous catheters, such as wound dressing every 48 hours and use of iodine-based solution and povidone.
Note-The associations between different STDs are common, especially now the relationship between the presence of STDs and increased risk of HIV infection, especially in the presence of genital ulcers. Thus, if the trader is unable to perform counseling, pre-and post-test to detect HIV antibodies, upon diagnosis of one or more STDs, this option should be offered to patients. Therefore, any sexually transmitted disease is in search of sentinel event for other STDs and possible association with HIV. It is also necessary to note that the Ministry of Health has implemented a "syndromic approach" to STD patients in order to increase the sensitivity in the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases, to achieve greater impact in their control.