Is vaginal candidal infection contagious?

Is candidal vaginitis contagious? Candidal vaginitis is a common and high-incidence gynecological inflammatory disease, mainly caused by Candida albicans. The typical symptom of the disease is vulvar itching, and the itching symptoms are sometimes mild and sometimes severe, and sometimes come and go, seriously affecting the patient's normal life. So, is candidal vaginitis contagious?

Vaginal candidiasis is often caused by vaginal parasites, unclean sex, contact with contaminated clothing and bedding, public baths, etc. It is often accompanied by symptoms such as vulvar itching, leucorrhea odor, vaginal burning, and sexual intercourse pain. If you have vaginal candidiasis and then have sex, it can be transmitted to the man. In other words, vaginal candidiasis can be transmitted through sexual intercourse.

In addition, fungal vaginitis can be spread indirectly. Contact with fungal infected objects, such as toilets, bathtubs, bath seats, towels, and the use of unclean toilet paper can cause transmission and infect the other party with fungal vaginitis. Although this possibility is also very small, we have to do a good job of daily prevention.

For experienced gynecologists, candidal vaginitis is a very common disease. According to statistics, the incidence rate of adult women is about 20%. The treatment is very simple, with oral medication and vaginal suppositories. Generally speaking, it can be cured within a week.

Pay attention to personal hygiene, change underwear frequently, wash used underwear, basins, towels, etc. with boiling water, and dry them in the sun. Do not have sex during treatment. Wear cotton underwear and try not to wear pantyhose. Do not eat foods high in sugar, and eat less after the fungal vaginitis is cured. Do not eat spicy and irritating foods.