A 33-year-old female patient complains of white, thick vaginal discharge and severe pruritus of the outer genitalia. On pelvic examination, the vaginal introitus is red and swollen with a thin layer of white exudate. The bimanual examination is normal. A KOH prep is positive for hyphae. These findings are indicative of:

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The presence of white, thick vaginal discharge, severe pruritus, red and swollen vaginal introitus, and a KOH prep positive for hyphae are indicative of vaginal candidiasis.

A 33-Year-Old Female Patient Complains of White, Thick Vaginal Discharge