HIV/AIDS glossary of terms
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Infection of the vagina caused by the yeast-like 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 re-occurrence of symptoms and may require systemic medications in order to treat these symptoms successfully.