A 36-year-old woman is seen with complaints of vaginal itching, burning, and discharge. On 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

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a. One week b. One month c. Six months d. One year

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