A 36-year-old woman is seen with complaints of vaginal itching, burning, and discharge. On potassium hydroxide (KOH) wet mount of vaginal discharge, the clinician notices hyphae. Which of the following treatments would be appropriate?
a. Fluconazole
b. Estrogen vaginal cream
c. Metronidazole
d. Doxycycline
Ans: a. Fluconazole
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