Pick the one false statement about vulvovaginal candidiasis....

Name: Problem 4, Chapter 27: Nester's Microbiology: A Human Perspective
Uploaded: 2021-06-30T16:49:49-08:00
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Description: Pick the one false statement about vulvovaginal candidiasis. a) It often involves the external genitalia. b) It is readily transmitted by sexual intercourse. c) It is caused by a yeast present among the normal vaginal microbiota in about one-third of healthy women. d) It is associated with prolonged antibiotic use. e) It involves increased risk late in pregnancy.

Pick the one false statement about vulvovaginal candidiasis. a) It often involves the external genitalia. b) It is readily transmitted by sexual intercourse. c) It is caused by a yeast present among the normal vaginal microbiota in about one-third of healthy women. d) It is associated with prolonged antibiotic use. e) It involves increased risk late in pregnancy.

Pick the one false statement about vulvovaginal candidiasis.
a) It often involves the external genitalia.
b) It is readily transmitted by sexual intercourse.
c) It is caused by a yeast present among the normal vaginal microbiota in about one-third of healthy women.
d) It is associated with prolonged antibiotic use.
e) It involves increased risk late in pregnancy.

Key Concepts

Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is an infection primarily caused by an overgrowth of the Candida species, most commonly Candida albicans. It can present with symptoms such as itching, discharge, and irritation, and is typically a result of an imbalance in the vaginal environment rather than an external infection from a sexual encounter.

Normal Vaginal Microbiota

The normal vaginal microbiota includes a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria such as Lactobacilli and yeasts like Candida. Candida is usually a non-pathogenic commensal organism, but under certain conditions like changes in pH, hormonal fluctuations, or after antibiotic use, it can proliferate and cause an infection.

Sexual Transmission

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is not considered a sexually transmitted infection because the overgrowth of Candida is primarily due to endogenous factors. Although sexual activity may affect the vaginal ecosystem and occasionally trigger symptoms, the infection is not typically acquired through sexual transmission.

Antibiotic Use

The use of antibiotics can disrupt the vaginal flora by reducing the population of protective bacteria, thereby enabling the overgrowth of Candida. Prolonged or broad-spectrum antibiotic use is a recognized risk factor for the development of vulvovaginal candidiasis.

Pregnancy-related Risk

Hormonal changes during pregnancy, particularly in the later stages, can alter the immune response and the vaginal environment, increasing susceptibility to vulvovaginal candidiasis. Elevated estrogen levels can create conditions that favor the growth of Candida.

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