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 …

All humans are colonized with Candida species, mostly Candida albicans, yet some develop
diseases due to Candida, among which genitourinary manifestations are extremely …

Despite therapeutic advances, vulvovaginal candidosis remains a common problem
worldwide, affecting all strata of society. Understanding of anti-candida host defence …

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a widespread vaginal infection primarily caused by
Candida albicans. VVC affects up to 75% of women of childbearing age once in their life …

Vulvovaginal candidosis (VVC) is the second most common cause of vaginitis after bacterial
vaginosis, and it is diagnosed in up to 40% of women with vaginal complaints in the primary …

Background Candida is the leading cause of vaginitis, and 75% of women have at least one
episode of infection in their lives, with pregnancy being a predisposing factor. If left …

OBJECTIVES: The objectives were to determine the frequency of Candida species in
women of different age groups as well as to suggest the criteria for the diagnosis of …

Systemic infections caused by Candida species are an important cause of morbidity and
mortality among immunocompromised and non-immunocompromised patients. In particular …

Patients with diabetes, especially those with poorly controlled glycemia, are prone to
developing genital mycotic infections—vulvovaginal candidiasis in women and Candida …

Epidemiological monitoring of vaginal candidiasis infections associated with preterm
delivery and death of the infant is highly desirable especially in pregnant women. The …