Ketoconazole Gel Versus Terconazole Cream for Vaginal Candidiasis

Summary

Vaginal Candidiasis is an infection caused by a yeast normally lives inside the body . Sometimes Candida can multiply and cause an infection if the environment inside the vagina changes in a way that encourages its growth. Candidiasis in the vagina is commonly called a "vaginal yeast infection." Risk factor use of intra uterine devices , pregnancy ,use hormonal contraceptives ,have diabetes , immune compromised taken antibiotics Diagnosis cause itching or soreness Pain during sexual intercourse Pain or discomfort when urinating and abnormal vaginal discharge Although most vaginal candidiasis is mild, some women can develop severe infections involving redness, swelling, and cracks in the wall of the vagina

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Start

2018-04-01

Primary completion

2018-10-01

Completion

2019-04-01

Publications

• Background Garcia Figueroa RG, Sauceda L, Ramirez Palacios D, Cruz Talonia F, Romero Cabello R. [Effectiveness and safety of ciclopirox olamine 1% vaginal cream versus terconazole 0.8% vaginal cream in the treatment of genital candidiasis]. Ginecol Obstet Mex. 2000 Apr;68:154-9. Spanish.

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