title: Oral fluconazole and vulvovaginal candidiasis: prevention is not always better than cure.
abstract: Treatment of symptomatic episodes of vulvovaginal candidiasis is effective and less risky than long-term oral fluconazole prophylaxis.
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002181:Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D015725:Fluconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents; D015725:Fluconazole