Vulvar infections: beyond sexually transmitted infections

作者:Cymerman Rachel M; Hoffmann Rachel Kaplan; Schaffer Panta Rouhani; Pomeranz Miriam Keltz*
来源:International Journal of Dermatology, 2017, 56(4): 361-369.
DOI:10.1111/ijd.13464

摘要

The vulva is an under-studied area of the female genitourinary tract which is prone to maceration, overgrowth of organisms, and atypical presentations of common dermatologic conditions. In current practice, dermatologists must recognize and manage vulvar infections and infestations beyond the more commonly recognized sexually transmitted infections. Herein, this article reviews the literature on a selection of under-recognized viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic vulvar infections and infestations.