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candida, flourescent stain, female reproductive anatomy, yeast infections, secondary infection, uterus, normal uterine anatomy, cut section, yeast infection, vagina, vaginal candidiasis, monilial vaginitis, vaginal infection caused most commonly by the fungal organism candida albicans, candida albicans, widespread organism, worldwide distribution, found in small amounts, in the vagina, mouth, digestive tract, on the skin, causing disease, 25% of women, disease symptoms have this organism present, symptoms appear, the balance between the normal microorganisms, the vagina is lost, candida albicans population becomes larger in relation, microorganism populations, happens, the environment, vagina, has certain favorable conditions that allow growth, nourishment of candida albicans, an environment that makes it difficult, the other microorganisms to survive, cause an imbalance, lead to a yeast infection, yeast infection, follow a course of antibiotics, particularly tetracycline, were, another purpose, antibiotics change the normal balance between organisms, in the vagina by suppressing the growth, protective bacteria that, have an antifungal effect, infection is common among women who use estrogen-containing birth control pills, among women who, pregnant, increased level of estrogen, increased hormone level causes, in the vaginal environment that make it perfect, fungal growth, nourishment, yeast infections, occur in association, diabetes, problems that affect the immune system, aids, hiv, vaginal candidiasis is not considered a sexually transmitted disease, 12% to 15% of men, develop symptoms itching, penile rash following sexual contact, an infected partner, close attention, paid to episodes of vaginal candidiasis, repeat infections that occur immediately following therapy, a persistent yeast infection, does not respond to therapy, at least, an early sign that an individual is infected, hiv, males, females, hiv infection, developed aids subject to disseminated infection, candida, oral candidiasis, mouth, esophageal candidiasis, esophagus, cutaneous candidiasis, on the skin, abnormal vaginal discharge, ranges, a slightly watery, white discharge to a thick, white, chunky discharge, cottage cheese, vaginal, labial itching, burning, redness, inflammation, the vulvar skin, pain, intercourse, urination, painful, a pelvic examination, inflammation, the skin, the vulva, the vagina, on the cervix, examining physician, find dry, white plaques on the vaginal wall, a wet prep, microscopic evaluation of vaginal discharge, candida, generally, first incidence of yeast infection, treated by health care provider, first infection, a second infection occurs, unquestionably a yeast infection, self-treatment initiated, over-the-counter vaginal creams miconazole, clotrimazole, persistent symptoms, evaluated by gynecologist, primary health care provider, cranberry juice, yogurt, two foods, prevent the occurrence of yeast infections, aid in treatment, medications, vaginal yeast infections, available in either vaginal cream/suppositories, oral preparations, use oral preparation, avoided, pregnancy, disappear completely, adequate treatment, chronic, recurrent infections, from inadequate treatment, self-reinfection, secondary infection, intense, prolonged scratching, skin, the vulva to, become cracked, raw, making it more susceptible to infection, this, first time that vaginal yeast infection symptoms have occurred, unsure, yeast infection, sure, a yeast infection, treat the disorder, over-the-counter medications, unresponsive to self-treatment, recommended vaginal creams, avoid persistent, excessive moisture, in the genital area by wearing underwear, pantyhose, cotton crotches, loose fitting slacks, avoid wearing wet bathing suits, exercise clothing, long periods of time, wash them after each use.