Candida albicans, along with other closely related Candida species, are the primary
causative agents of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)—a multifactorial infectious disease of …

Candida is a serious life-threatening pathogen, particularly with immunocompromised
patients. Candida infections are considered as a major cause of morbidity and mortality in a …

Background Vaginal candidiasis is frequent in women of reproductive age. Accurate
identification Candida provides helpful information for successful therapy and epidemiology …

Purpose. To explore risk factors of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) among women of
reproductive age in Xi'an district and then to offer reference for clinical prevention and …

Background: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) was a common infection associated with
lifelong harassment of woman's social and sexual life. The purpose of this study was to …

In recent years, the taxonomy of the most important pathogenic Candida species (Candida
albicans, Candida parapsilosis and Candida glabrata) has undergone profound changes …

Objective. Candida species colonize the vagina in at least 20% of women, with rates rising
to 30% during pregnancy. This study aimed at determining the prevalence and risk factors of …

The human fungal pathogen Candida albicans is the major etiological agent of vulvovaginal
candidiasis (VVC). Despite this fact, other non-albicans Candida (NAC) species have …

Abnormal vaginal discharge is a characteristic feature of vulvovaginal infections (VVI). It
occurs in 1-14% of all women of reproductive age throughout the world and its prevalence in …

Background Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is the second most common infection of the
genital tract affecting millions of women worldwide. Data concerning the distribution and …