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Vaginal Candidiasis
For Vaginal Candidiasis we have a term and definition in HIV and AIDs.
Vaginal Candidiasis (HIV and AIDs) 
Infection of the vagina caused by the yeastlike fungus Candida (especially Candida albicans). Symptoms include, pain, itching, redness, and white patches in the vaginal wall. It can occur in all women, but it is especially common in women with HIV infection. The usual treatment is a cream applied locally to the vagina. Women with HIV infection may experience frequent reoccurrence of symptoms and may require systemic medications in order to treat these symptoms successfully. See Candidiasis.
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