Is uncertain vulvovaginal candidiasis a marker of vulvodynia? A study in a Dutch general practice research database

Is uncertain vulvovaginal candidiasis a marker of vulvodynia? A study in a Dutch general practice research database

Background: A recent Dutch study in general practice showed a clear relationship between the diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and symptoms suggestive of provoked vulvodynia (PVD). PVD accounts for the largest group of vulvar pains, but is often not recognised by GPs. Aim: To investigate w...

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Main Authors: Peter Leusink, Daphne van Moorsel, Hans Bor, Gé A Donker, Peter Lucassen, Doreth Teunissen, Ellen Laan, Antoine Lagro-Janssen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Royal College of General Practitioners 2017-05-01
Series:BJGP Open
Subjects:
general practice
vulvodynia
vulvovaginal candidiasis
clinical decision-making
differential diagnosis
uncertainity
Online Access:https://bjgpopen.org/content/1/2/bjgpopen17X100905

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