The Interplay between Candida albicans, Vaginal Mucosa, Host Immunity and Resident Microbiota in Health and Disease: An Overview and Future Perspectives

R Gaziano, S Sabbatini, C Monari - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), which is primarily caused by Candida albicans, is an
infection that affects up to 75% of all reproductive-age women worldwide. Recurrent VVC …

[HTML][HTML] Infinity war: Trichomonas vaginalis and interactions with host immune response

GB Galego, T Tasca - Microbial Cell, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Trichomonas vaginalis is the pathological agent of human trichomoniasis. The incidence is
156 million cases worldwide. Due to the increasing resistance of isolates to approved drugs …

[HTML][HTML] Nonoptimal bacteria species induce neutrophil-driven inflammation and barrier disruption in the female genital tract

M Costa-Fujishima, A Yazdanpanah, S Horne… - Mucosal …, 2023 - Elsevier
Neutrophil recruitment and activation within the female genital tract are often associated with
tissue inflammation, loss of vaginal epithelial barrier integrity, and increased risk for sexually …

Impaired neutrophil extracellular trap-forming capacity contributes to susceptibility to chronic vaginitis in a mouse model of vulvovaginal candidiasis

J Yano, PL Fidel Jr - Infection and Immunity, 2024 - Am Soc Microbiol
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), caused by Candida albicans, is characterized by aberrant
inflammation by polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) in the vaginal lumen. Data from the …

Vaginal Microbiota and Proinflammatory Status in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Exploratory Study

ME Espinosa, A Melo, M Leon… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background/Purpose: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine-metabolic disease
most common in patients of childbearing age. This pathology is associated with clinical …

Rape: The role of histocytopathologist in Nigeria

V Ekundina, C Ejelue, E Omon - AlQalam Journal of Medical …, 2023 - journal.utripoli.edu.ly
Background and aim. Sexual violence refers to a specific constellation of crimes including
sexual harassment, sexual assault, and rape. This study was carried out to establish the role …

Hubungan Personal Hygiene, Kecemsan, Peran Petugas Kesehatan Terhadap Kejadian Keputihan pada Wanita Usia Subur (WUS) di Kampung Panahegan RT. 02 …

AT Dewi, J Fatimah, AS Rini - Health & Medical …, 2023 - digital-science.pubmedia.id
Vaginal discharge is a common female reproductive health problem. Vaginal discharge can
be caused by various factors, one of which is poor personal hygiene. The aim of this …