all about candidiasis

                  

Also known as monoliasis vaginal, vaginal candidiasis is an infection caused by fungus, Candida or Monilia, which causes a discharge thick, lumpy, whitish, usually accompanied by irritation at the site.

For some experts, candidiasis is not a sexually transmitted disease, it can occur even without intimate contact. Some studies indicate that the fungus may be in the vagina, so that when the body resistance falls or when the vaginal resistance is low can occur for fungal growth and the manifestation of symptoms.

Studies show that some factors are facilitators of this mycosis:

antibiotics;
Pregnancy;
Diabetes;
Other infections (e.g., HIV viruses);
immune deficiency;
Medications such as contraceptives and steroids;
unprotected sex with infected partner;
inappropriate clothing (tight clothes and wet bikinis, lycra and gym clothes that increase vaginal temperature);
vaginal douches in excess.
Between 20% to 25% of cases of genital discharge of an infectious nature are caused by Candidiasis. It is said that 75% of women have this infection at least once in life.