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.The nurse would suspect which of the following conditions in this situation.

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The presence of white, curd-like discharge and reddened areas on the labia are classic symptoms of a yeast infection, which is caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida. Contact dermatitis results from a skin reaction to an irritant or an allergen, herpes infections cause painful sores or blisters, and venereal warts produce small, raised, and flesh-colored growths in the genital area.

The Nurse Notes Reddened Areas on the Labia and a Discharge