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Reproductive System Pathological Vocabulary

Question 1 • Medical Terminology - EL3620 B

Infection with the yeast candida can result in .

Answer
A
endocervicitis
B
vaginal candidiasis
C
bacterial vaginosis
D
cervicitis

Explanation

Candida is a type of yeast that can overgrow in the vagina and cause vaginal candidiasis, often called a yeast infection. Bacterial vaginosis is caused by an imbalance of bacteria, while cervicitis and endocervicitis are inflammation of the cervix or its lining. Therefore, the correct choice is vaginal candidiasis.

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