A 20-year-old lady arrives to the office complaining of increased vaginal discharge and vulvar pruritus. For the previous four days, the patient has had vaginal discharge. She has several sexual partners and uses oral contraception pills. Vital indicators are typical. Pelvic examination is carried out, and wet mount microscopy of a vaginal sample is displayed. Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy for this patient?

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A 20-year-old lady arrives to the office complaining of increased vaginal discharge and vulvar pruritus. For the previous four days, the patient has had vaginal discharge. She has several sexual partners and uses oral contraception pills. Vital indicators are typical. Pelvic examination is carried out, and wet mount microscopy of a vaginal sample is displayed.   Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy for this patient?

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Eductional Objective: Vulvovaginal candidiasis is distinguished by thick, white, clumpy vaginal discharge, vulvovaginal erythema and itching, and the presence of pseudohyphae on wet mount microscopy. An antifungal medicine is used to treat the condition (eg, fluconazole).

A 20-Year-Old Lady Arrives to the Office Complaining of Increased