What is a common cause of genital itching or burning with a "cottage-cheese" type of discharge?

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Vulvovaginal candidiasisis a common cause of genital itching or burning with a "cottage-cheese" vaginal discharge. It is caused by an overgrowth of the yeast fungus Candida and can occur after taking antibiotics. Diagnosis is made by microscopic examination of a specimen taken by a vaginal swab. Treatment is with antifungal drugs administered topically, inserted into the vagina, or taken by mouth. Vulvovaginal breaks down into the suffix -al meaning pertaining to, the root/combining form vulv/o- meaning vulva and the root -vagin- meaning vagina. Candidiasis breaks down into the suffix -iasis meaning state of, condition, and the root candid- meaning Candida, a yeast.

What Is a Common Cause of Genital Itching or Burning