<prompt> DOC for candidiasis in pregnancyMetronidazole 500mgTinidazole 500mgFluconazoleMetronidazole 1 gm  <response>: Ans. c FluconazoleRef. Shaws 15thed, : 352CANDIDAL MONILIAL VAGINITIS It is a fungal infection caused by yeast-like microorganisms called Candida or Monilia. The commonest species causing human disease isCandida albicansClinical Features Vulval itching is the most common symptom, accompanied by vaginal irritation, dysuria, or both Thick curdy or flaky vaginal discharge.Diagnosis Essentially based on clinical findings. But the diagnosis can be confirmed on microscopic examination of a smear of the vaginal discharge treated with 10 KOH solution. Pap smear shows thick red-stained hyphae and dark red spores.Treatment A single dose of fluconazole 150 mg has been found to be very effective. Ideally, both partners should be treated and the underlying predisposing factor corrected to give long- term relief. Recurrent infection requires fluconazole orally 150 mg every 72 hours for 3 doses. 