CANDIDIASIS: is a vaginal fungal/yeast infection caused by CANDIDA ALBICANS. A healthy vagina contains good bacteria(lactobacillus) and some yeast cells. When the balance between the two changes, the yeast cells can multiply to cause candidiasis. WHAT CAUSES CANDIDIASIS: --Antibiotics: they decrease the amount of lactobacillus in the vagina. -- Uncontrolled diabetis -- Hormonal imbalance- when near your menstrual cycle. -- Pregnancy -- Weakened immune system. SYMPTONS -- Vaginal itching -- Swelling around the vagina --Burning micturition -- Painful intercourse --Redness and rash --Thick cheesy discharge TREATMENT Antifungal creams, ointments or suppositories( with miconazole or clotrimazole) are the most common ways to treat. These can be given from 1 to 7 day You may be prescribed a single dose of fluconazole. REPEATED TRICHOMONAL OR CANDIDA INFECTION In such cases the male parter need to be treated along with the female partner. to be continued.....