DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Infection of the urethra with Candida albicans in the context of balanitis candidamycetica or vulvovaginal candidiasis.
General therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Careful hygiene and cleaning, partner treatment if necessary. No syndets and/or washcloths due to risk of contamination. Drying of the preputial space by frequent insertion of gauze stripes/linen cloths, among other things. Boil underwear and towels. If possible, 2-3 liters of fluid intake per day, especially mildly disinfecting teas (e.g. mixed teas from bearberry, Hauhechel root, birch leaves, etc.)
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External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Treatment of balanitis candidamycetica and vulvovaginal candidiasis, see there.
Internal therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Ketoconazole (e.g. Nizoral) 1mal/day 400 mg p.o. over 5-10 days. If resistant to therapy: Fluconazole (e.g. Diflucan) initial dose 400-800 mg/day p.o., then 200-400 mg/day p.o. or Itraconazole (e.g. Sempera) 1-2 times/day 200 mg. Therapy duration according to the clinic.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Fisher JF et al (2003) Efficacy of a single intravenous dose of amphotericin B for Candida urinary tract infections: further favorable experience. Clin Microbiol Infect 9: 1024-1027
- Sanford JP (1993) The engima of candiduria: evolution of bladder irrigation with amphotericin B for management- from Anecdote to Dogma and a lession from Machiavelli. Clin Infect Dis 16: 145-147
- Triolo V et al (2002) Fluconazole therapy for Candida albicans urinary tract infections in infants. Pediatric nephrol 17: 550-553
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Candida; Candida balanitis; Candidiasis vulvovaginale; Candidoses; Fluconazole; Itraconazole; Ketoconazole;Disclaimer
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