Infections vagina

The cephalosporins also may be used perioperatively, that is, during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods, to prevent infection in patients having surgery on a contaminated or potentially contaminated area, such as the gastrointestinal tract or vagina In some instances, a specific drug may be recommended for postoperative prophylactic use only. 

Dyspareunia may result from vaginal dryness. Water-based lubricants may provide relief for several hours after application. Moisturizers may provide relief for a longer period of time and potentially can prevent infections by maintaining the acidic environment in the vagina. Both these treatments require frequent application. 

Isolation of G. vaginalis may not be diagnostic because it can be cultured from the vagina in some normal women, although a high concentration may be indicative of infection. 

Similar to gonorrhea, chlamydia may be transmitted to an infant during contact with infected cervicovaginal secretions. Nearly two-thirds of infants acquire chlamydial infection after endocervical exposure, with the primary morbidity associated with seeding of the infant s eyes, nasopharynx, rectum, or vagina. 

Candida. Candida is a species of fungus, that can be found on the skin and mucosal surfaces (mouth, vagina) of most people. Normally, Candida growth is held in check by an ecological balance with other microorganisms and by the immune system. With AIDS patients, Candida will often infect the mouth, causing a condition known as candidiasis or thrush. With thrush, the Candida will form white plaques in the mouth that feel furry to the patient. 

Genital candidiasis is a common disorder caused by a yeast, Candida albicans infects the mucous membrane of the vagina. 

Superficial fungal infections involve cutaneous surfaces, such as the skin, nails, and hair, and mucous membrane surfaces, such as the oropharynx and vagina. A growing number of topical and systemic agents are available for the treatment of these infections. Deep-... 

Leucorrhea. A whitish, viscid discharge from the vagina and uterine cavity. Leukocyte. White blood cells. Leukocytosis. A transient increase in the number of leukocytes in the blood, resulting from hemorrhage, fever, infection, inflammation, etc. 

Irrigators are medicated solution used to treat urinary bladder, vagina and less often the nose infections. They are administered with a help of catheter (in bladder), vulcanite (for vagina) which are made up of thin, soft rubber or plastic tube. The nose irrigator is made up of glass. 

Lin X, Paskaleva EE, Chang W et al (2011) Inhibition of HIV-1 infection in ex vivo cervical tissue model of human vagina by palmitic acid implications for a microbicide development. PLoS One 6 e24803... 

Metronidazole (vag) Antifungal Certain types of bacterial infections in the vagina Metrogel 0.75,1.0... 

Microbicides (initially termed virucides ) are anti-infective drugs formulated for topical self-administration in the vagina before sexual intercourse in order to protect against HIV and other sexually transmitted pathogens [234], Once a neglected... 

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