Is vaginal candidal infection contagious?

Candidal vaginitis is a relatively common type of vaginitis. This type of vaginitis is caused by an infection with the bacteria Candida albicans. Patients will have certain symptoms of urinary tract infection, such as frequent urination, urgency and pain when urinating. In addition, candidal vaginitis is contagious and can be transmitted to men through sexual intercourse. It can also be transmitted through indirect contact. If you have candidal vaginitis, you must receive good treatment in a timely manner.

If you have candidal vaginitis and then have sex, it can be transmitted to the male partner. In other words, candidal vaginitis can be transmitted through sexual intercourse. This is why when a woman suffers from candidal vaginitis, her spouse must also receive treatment at the same time. This is only a direct transmission route of candidal vaginitis.

In addition, fungal vaginitis can be transmitted indirectly. Contact with objects infected with fungi, such as toilets, bathtubs, bath seats, towels in public toilets, and the use of unclean toilet paper can cause transmission and infect the other party with fungal vaginitis.

Pay attention to personal hygiene, change underwear frequently, use underwear, basins, towels, etc. should be washed with boiling water and dried in the sun. Sexual intercourse is prohibited during treatment. Wear cotton underwear and avoid pantyhose if possible.

To cure vaginitis, avoid using body deodorants, strong alkaline or perfumed bath lotions, which can irritate the vaginal area. Ph4 weak acid formula feminine care solution is more suitable for daily cleaning and maintenance. If the patient with candidal vaginitis is suffering from unbearable itching, the patient can cut open a vitamin E capsule, dip some into a sterilized round-headed cotton swab and apply it to the vaginal opening, which has a certain anti-itching effect.

Do not eat foods high in sugar, and eat less after candidal vaginitis is cured. It is not advisable to eat spicy and irritating foods. You can drink more yogurt (especially yogurt with active Lactobacillus acidophilus, which can kill harmful yeast-like bacteria).