Candidiasis Testing Singapore | HIV PEP
Candidiasis Testing in Singapore: Candidiasis in Singapore is a common fungal (yeast) infection that affects the mouth, vagina, underarms, skin and nail bed. It can be treated with anti-fungal medications.
What are the testing methods available for candidiasis in Singapore?
In Singapore, doctors can diagnose candidiasis by looking at the skin symptoms. To confirm the diagnosis, the doctor may gently scrape off the skin sample to collect skin cells for laboratory diagnosis. The presence of a candidiasis infection can be microscopically confirmed by the presence of specific branching patterns of microorganisms.
For a definitive diagnosis of vaginal candidiasis, a Singapore candidiasis expert may perform a complete gynecologic examination. The investigation is usually uncomfortable as it involves the use of a specialized instrument called a speculum to hold your vagina open. During the examination, your doctor will take a swab of the vaginal discharge for culture tests (microscopic tests) to rule out other infections.
Your gynecologist or a Singapore candidiasis doctor may also perform cervical examination by inserting the fingers into the vagina and gently press the tissues of the uterus and adjacent areas to check tenderness.
In people with impaired immune functions, or if a Singapore candidiasis expert suspect candidiasis of the brain, he/she may ask for other diagnostic tests, including computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and biopsy to differentiate candidiasis from other similar infections.