Vulvovaginal candidiasis: Epidemiology, microbiology and risk factors

B Gonçalves, C Ferreira, CT Alves… - Critical reviews in …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is an infection caused by Candida species that affects
millions of women every year. Although Candida albicans is the main cause of VVC, the …

Vulvovaginal candidosis

JD Sobel - The Lancet, 2007 - thelancet.com
Despite therapeutic advances, vulvovaginal candidosis remains a common problem
worldwide, affecting all strata of society. Understanding of anti-candida host defence …

Epidemiological survey of vulvovaginal candidosis in Sfax, Tunisia

I Amouri, H Sellami, N Borji, S Abbes, A Sellami… - Mycoses, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Vulvovaginal candidosis (VVC) is a common infection of the female genital tract affecting
75% women at least once in their lifetime. The aim of this study was to determine the …

Can intrauterine contraceptive devices be a Candida albicans reservoir?

F Chassot, MFN Negri, AE Svidzinski, L Donatti… - Contraception, 2008 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The in vitro adherence of Candida albicans isolated from vaginal exudates
of patients with vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) to intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) …

Local treatment of vulvovaginal candidosis: general and practical considerations

J das Neves, E Pinto, B Teixeira, G Dias, P Rocha… - Drugs, 2008 - Springer
Vulvovaginal candidosis is a common worldwide female medical problem, occurring mostly
in women of childbearing age. Currently available options for the treatment of this condition …

Genital candidiasis

JD Sobel - Sexually Transmitted Infections and Sexually …, 2011 - Springer
Candidiasis continues to be an extremely common cause of vulvovaginal symptoms and is
still most commonly due to Candida albicans. Major progress has been made in recognizing …

Contraceptive effects on the cervicovaginal microbiome: Recent evidence including randomized trials

C Balle, AU Happel, R Heffron… - American Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Until recently, most data regarding the effects of non‐barrier contraceptives on
the mucosal microbiome have derived from observational studies, which are potentially …

Synergistic effect of amphotericin B and tyrosol on biofilm formed by Candida krusei and Candida tropicalis from intrauterine device users

S Shanmughapriya, H Sornakumari, A Lency… - Medical …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
The presence of intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) provides a solid surface for
attachment of microorganisms and an ideal niche for the biofilm to form and flourish. Vaginal …

Vulvovaginal Candidiasis in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, North‑West Nigeria: Hospital‑Based Epidemiological Study

EA Ugwa - Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, 2015 - ajol.info
Background: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) remains a common problem worldwide and
the role of douching as a predisposing factor is unclear. Aim: This study was undertaken to …

[PDF][PDF] Recurrent vulvo-vaginal candidiasis: diagnostic and management challenges in a developing country context

VM Lema - Obstet Gynecol Int J, 2017 - researchgate.net
Vulvo-vaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a very common cause of vaginal symptoms in women,
with at least 75% of them experiencing one episode in their reproductive years, 5-10% of …