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Herpes infections of the genitals are associated with painful, blistering genital ulcers. By contrast white, 'cottage cheese' discharge along with itchiness is characteristic of vaginal candidiasis, or thrush. This is caused by Candida albicans.
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Herpes-simplex virus 1
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The white, 'cottage cheese' appearance of the discharge along with itchiness is characteristic of vaginal candidiasis, or thrush. This is caused by Candida albicans. Being pregnant is an additional risk factor for developing thrush.
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Candida albicans
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Molluscum contagiosum infection is associated with small, pearly lesions across the genitals or all over the body. By contrast white, 'cottage cheese' discharge along with itchiness is characteristic of vaginal candidiasis, or thrush. This is caused by Candida albicans.
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Molluscum contagiosum
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Genital discharge from Neisseria gonorrhoea is mucopurulent in nature. By contrast white, 'cottage cheese' discharge along with itchiness is characteristic of vaginal candidiasis, or thrush. This is caused by Candida albicans.
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Neisseria gonorrhoea
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Chlamydia trachomatis is a sexually transmitted infection that can manifest in a number of ways. Although it can cause changes to vaginal discharge, this is not typically white or 'cottage cheese-like'. The white, 'cottage cheese' appearance of the discharge reported in this case is characteristic of vaginal candidiasis, or thrush. This is caused by Candida albicans.
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Chlamydia trachomatis
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Genital candidiasis
Topic
162
General practice
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A 22 year old woman presents to her GP with a change to her vaginal discharge. She says it is white and looks a little like cottage cheese. It is accompanied by some vulvar itchiness. She is 23 weeks pregnant with her first child, but the pregnancy has been uncomplicated so far. Her observations are all within the normal range, and a urine dip shows no abnormalities.

Which of the following microorganisms is most likely to account for this woman's symptoms?
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