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What is vaginal candidiasis?

Vaginal candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by an organism called Candida albicans. The infection causes itching, irritation and swelling around the vagina, a thick white discharge from the vagina and pain when passing urine and during sex. Men can also become infected with candidiasis, but this occurs less commonly than in women. In men, candidiasis causes a red and itchy rash on the penis.

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Author: Dr Nikki Wallis PhD, BSc
First answered: 22 Nov 2014
Last reviewed: 19 May 2018
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Category: Vaginal itching

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