During a vaginal examination of a 38-year-old woman, the nurse notices that the vulva and vagina are erythematous and edematous with thick, white, curdlike discharge adhering to the vaginal walls. The woman reports intense pruritus and thick white discharge from her vagina. The nurse knows that these history and physical examination findings are most consistent with which condition?

A) Candidiasis
B) Trichomoniasis
C) Atrophic vaginitis
D) Bacterial vaginosis

Candidiasis

A fungal infection caused by yeasts that belong to the genus Candida, often affecting the skin, mouth, and genitals.

Trichomoniasis

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, leading to symptoms like itching, burning, and unusual discharge in affected individuals.

Atrophic Vaginitis

A condition characterized by inflammation, dryness, and thinning of the vaginal walls due to a decrease in estrogen levels, typically affecting postmenopausal women.