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Candida - female genital - Management
When should I consider the risk that sexually transmitted infections may be present?
When appropriate:
- Reassure the woman that vulvovaginal candidiasis is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Her partner will therefore not need to be told, tested, or treated (unless they also have genital symptoms).
- Advise the woman to consider screening for STIs if she is concerned or if she has any of the following risk factors:
- Misuse of alcohol or 'recreational' drugs.
- Early age of onset of sexual activity.
- Sexual activity without use of condoms.
- Frequent change of, or multiple, sexual partners.
- Known contact of a sexually transmitted infection.
Basis for recommendation
- These recommendations follow guidelines published by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence [NICE, 2007].
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