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What are the tests for candida vulvovaginitis?

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Microscope exam: Your doctor will take a sample of vaginal fluid with a swab and look at it under the microscope. The yeast organisms are visible under magnification.

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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