aginal Yeast Infections: Vaginal Candidiasis & HIV
Any woman, whether she has HIV or not, can develop a vaginal yeast infection. However, women who are HIV-positive are prone to more frequent yeast infections that are much more difficult to treat.
Yeast infections cause the following symptoms:
- Vulval itching
- Thick white vaginal discharge
- Burning during urination
- Vaginal dryness and redness Painful vaginal intercourse (Women should avoid intercourse when they have a yeast infection.)
There are a number of ways to treat vaginal yeast infections, including topical creams such as miconazole (Monistat®) and pills such as fluconazole (Diflucan®).
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