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VAGINAL CANDIDIASIS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fungal Diseases (Mycoses)
- The Genitals
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vulvovaginal candidiasis
1, record 1, English, vulvovaginal%20candidiasis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VVC 2, record 1, English, VVC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- candidal vulvovaginitis 3, record 1, English, candidal%20vulvovaginitis
correct
- Candida vulvovaginitis 4, record 1, English, Candida%20vulvovaginitis
correct
- candidiasis of vulva and vagina 5, record 1, English, candidiasis%20of%20vulva%20and%20vagina
correct
- yeast infection 6, record 1, English, yeast%20infection
correct, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vulvovaginal candidiasis is caused by overabundant growth of yeast cells, belonging to the Candida species, in the vaginal mucosa. Candida albicans infection occurs in the vast majority(80% to 90%) of diagnosed VVC cases... 7, record 1, English, - vulvovaginal%20candidiasis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B37.3 N77.1: For technical reasons, a space was inserted before the second letter of the code. In the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, B37.3 is followed by a dagger and N77.1 is followed by a star. 8, record 1, English, - vulvovaginal%20candidiasis
Record 1, Key term(s)
- vulvo-vaginal candidiasis
- candidal vulvo-vaginitis
- Candida vulvo-vaginitis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies fongiques (mycoses)
- Organes génitaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- candidose vulvovaginale
1, record 1, French, candidose%20vulvovaginale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CVV 1, record 1, French, CVV
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- vulvovaginite à Candida 2, record 1, French, vulvovaginite%20%C3%A0%20Candida
correct, feminine noun
- candidose de la vulve et du vagin 3, record 1, French, candidose%20de%20la%20vulve%20et%20du%20vagin
correct, feminine noun
- infection à levures 4, record 1, French, infection%20%C3%A0%20levures
correct, feminine noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B37.3 N77.1 : Pour des raisons techniques, un espace est inséré avant la deuxième lettre du code. Dans la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes, B37.3 est suivi d'une dague et N77.1 est suivi d'un astérisque. 5, record 1, French, - candidose%20vulvovaginale
Record 1, Key term(s)
- candidose vulvo-vaginale
- vulvo-vaginite à Candida
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades causadas por hongos (Micosis)
- Órganos genitales
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- candidiasis vulvovaginal
1, record 1, Spanish, candidiasis%20vulvovaginal
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-03-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- clotrimazole
1, record 2, English, clotrimazole
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An antifungal drug used primarily during HIV infection as a topical agent for oral and vaginal candidiasis. 2, record 2, English, - clotrimazole
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active ingredients sold under the names Canesten, Clotrimaderm, Gyne-Lotrimin, Kanesten, Lotrimin, Mycelex and Myclo. 3, record 2, English, - clotrimazole
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- clotrimazole
1, record 2, French, clotrimazole
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cotrimazole est un antifongique-trichomoacide. En solution ou en crème, il est utilisé dans le traitement topique de certaines dermatites. En comprimés vaginaux, il est utilisé pour le traitement de la candidose vaginale et en crème vaginale, il peut être utilisé pour le traitement de la candidose vulgaire concomitante. 2, record 2, French, - clotrimazole
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principe actif commercialisé sous les noms de Canesten, Clotrimaderm, Gyne-Lotrimin, Kanesten, Lotrimin, Mycelex et Myclo. 3, record 2, French, - clotrimazole
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- clotrimazol
1, record 2, Spanish, clotrimazol
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Medicamento empleado en el tratamiento de la candidiasis. 1, record 2, Spanish, - clotrimazol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La candidiasis es una infección oportunista producida por el hongo Candida Albicans, también llamado monilia (Moniliasis). 2, record 2, Spanish, - clotrimazol
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-12-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fungal Diseases (Mycoses)
- The Genitals
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- vaginal candidiasis
1, record 3, English, vaginal%20candidiasis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Candida vaginitis 1, record 3, English, Candida%20vaginitis
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Candida vaginitis: Most vaginal yeast infections are due to C. albicans. Diagnosis is usually made by visualizing yeasts or pseudohyphae by microscopic examination of vaginal secretions suspended in normal saline or 10 per cent KOH. 1, record 3, English, - vaginal%20candidiasis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies fongiques (mycoses)
- Organes génitaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- candidose vaginale
1, record 3, French, candidose%20vaginale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le diagnostic des candidoses vaginales suspecté par la clinique, confirmé par la colposcopie ne pourra être affirmé que par la mise en évidence après cultures des chlamydospores à côté de filaments mycéliens. 1, record 3, French, - candidose%20vaginale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades causadas por hongos (Micosis)
- Órganos genitales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- candidiasis vaginal
1, record 3, Spanish, candidiasis%20vaginal
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- vaginitis por monila 1, record 3, Spanish, vaginitis%20por%20monila
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Infección vaginal [causada] por un organismo fúngico que se llama Candida albicans. 1, record 3, Spanish, - candidiasis%20vaginal
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