Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis is a chronic, relapsing fungal infection of the lower female genital tract, typically defined as experiencing three or more symptomatic episodes within a twelve-month period Primarily affecting women of reproductive age, it is predominantly caused by *Candida albicans*, although non-*albicans* species such as *Candida glabrata* may also be implicated Pathophysiologically, the condition involves an aggressive, dysregulated local mucosal immune and inflammatory r...

Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis is a chronic, relapsing fungal infection of the lower female genital tract, typically defined as experiencing three or more symptomatic episodes within a twelve-month period

Primarily affecting women of reproductive age, it is predominantly caused by *Candida albicans*, although non-*albicans* species such as *Candida glabrata* may also be implicated Patients typically present with recurrent episodes of intense vulvar pruritus, burning, soreness, dyspareunia, external dysuria, erythema, edema, and characteristic thick, white vaginal discharge

Primarily affecting women of reproductive age, it is predominantly caused by *Candida albicans*, although non-*albicans* species such as *Candida glabrata* may also be implicated

Pathophysiologically, the condition involves an aggressive, dysregulated local mucosal immune and inflammatory response to yeast colonization rather than systemic immune deficiency Patients typically present with recurrent episodes of intense vulvar pruritus, burning, soreness, dyspareunia, external dysuria, erythema, edema, and characteristic thick, white vaginal discharge