The nurse notes reddened areas on the labia and a discharge that is white and curd-like in the vaginal canal when examining a female client. Which condition does the nurse suspect based on this data?

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The presence of reddened areas on the labia and a white, curd-like discharge in the vaginal canal are characteristic symptoms of a yeast infection (also known as candidiasis). Contact dermatitis would typically present with a rash or itching in the genital area in response to an irritant or allergen. Herpes infection would present with painful blisters or sores, and venereal warts would present with raised, flesh-colored growths.

The Nurse Notes Reddened Areas on the Labia and a Discharge