TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Superficial Fungal Infections A1 - Fuller, Kathryn A. A1 - Schlesselman, Lauren S. A2 - Chisholm-Burns, Marie A. A2 - Schwinghammer, Terry L. A2 - Malone, Patrick M. A2 - Kolesar, Jill M. A2 - Bookstaver, P. Brandon A2 - Lee, Kelly C. PY - 2022 T2 - Pharmacotherapy Principles & Practice, 6e AB - LEARNING OBJECTIVESUpon completion of the chapter, the reader will be able to:Explain the underlying pathophysiology of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC), esophageal candidiasis, and fungal skin infections.Identify symptoms of VVC, OPC, esophageal candidiasis, and fungal skin infections.Identify the desired therapeutic outcomes and monitoring parameters for resolution and safety for patients with uncomplicated and complicated VVC, OPC, esophageal candidiasis, and fungal skin infections.Recommend appropriate lifestyle modifications and pharmacotherapy interventions for patients with VVC, OPC, esophageal candidiasis, and fungal skin infections.Recognize when long-term suppressive therapy is indicated for a patient with VVC.Identify when topical versus oral treatment is indicated for a patient with OPC, esophageal candidiasis, VVC, and fungal skin infections.Educate patients regarding their disease state, appropriate lifestyle modifications, and medication therapy required for effective treatment of VVC, OPC, esophageal candidiasis, and fungal skin infections. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/09/07 UR - ppp.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1187021422 ER -