Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: A Case Study

The follow up for Vulvovaginal candidiasis is not necessary, however it is recommended in women who have persist or recurring symptoms (CDC, 2015). It is also not necessary to treat sex partner, since the disease itself is not acquired through sexual intercourse. It does occur sometimes that male partner will also have balanitis, which is accompanied with symptoms of erythematous areas on the glans of the penis, pruritus or irritation. Topical antifungal agents can relieve those symptoms. Vulvovaginal candidiasis does occur frequently during pregnancy, only topical azole therapies for 7 days are recommended for pregnant women.