Infección vaginal por levaduras

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Infección vaginal por levaduras

Nombres alternativos:

Infección de la vagina por levaduras; candidiasis vaginal; vaginitis moniliásica

Prevención:

Se recomienda evitar la humedad excesiva y persistente en el área genital, usando ropa interior o medias pantalón en materiales como el algodón y evitando el uso de pantalones ajustados. Se debe procurar no permanecer con trajes de baño húmedos o con trajes deportivos durante mucho tiempo y lavarlos después de cada uso.

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