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Clinical Cases 3 & 4

Clinical Cases 3 & 4

Q CLINICAL CASE 3 IMMUNITY AND INFECTION Antibiotic Overkill This clinical case discusses the secondary symptoms that arise after a young woman begins a course of antibiotics to treat a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). After several days of taking antibiotics the patient initially notices mild secondary symptoms that rapidly begin to worsen and make her feel embarrassed and uncomfortable. Despite her constant brushing and mouth washing, she developed a while film coating her tongue, oral odor and bad taste. Simultaneously, the patient describes excess vaginal discharge that has a consistency of white cheese and annoying vaginal itching. She recognizes that these new symptoms are not in relation to her initial diagnosis and revisits her physician. 1. What is the name of oral condition? 2. What is the name of vaginal Condition? 3. Is the same cause and microorganism for both oral and vaginal? What is the name of microorganism, and is it unicellular or multicellular?

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After antibiotic treatment, an oral condition called oral thrush or oral candidiasis causes a white film to cover the tongue, an unpleasant odor, and bad taste. A small amount of Candida albicans is normally present in the mouth, and this condition is caused by an overgrowth of this fungus. Symptoms may include a white or yellowish film on the tongue or other areas of the mouth, soreness, redness, bad taste, or smell, when the balance between bacteria and yeast in the mouth has been disrupted, as with taking antibiotics (Denison et al., 2020). An antifungal medication, such as an oral or topical cream or lozenge, is typically prescribed along with a healthy oral hygiene routine.