Role of vaginal mucosa, host immunity and microbiota in vulvovaginal candidiasis

SN Balakrishnan, H Yamang, MC Lorenz, SY Chew… - Pathogens, 2022 - mdpi.com
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a prevalent gynaecological disease characterised by
vaginal wall inflammation that is caused by Candida species. VVC impacts almost three …

Vulvovaginal candidiasis in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis on the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, demographic characteristics, risk factors …

E Sasani, Z Rafat, K Ashrafi, Y Salimi, M Zandi… - Microbial …, 2021 - Elsevier
Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a global issue of concern due to its association with economic
costs, sexually transmitted infections, and ascending genital tract diseases. This infection …

Antifungal Susceptibility and Biofilm Production of Candida spp. Isolated from Clinical Samples

MB Marak, B Dhanashree - International journal of microbiology, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Objective. The study aims to speciate clinical Candida isolates and detect their biofilm‐
forming ability and antifungal resistance. Methods. All the Candida spp. isolated from …

Vulvovaginal candidiasis: An overview of mycological, clinical, and immunological aspects

L Jafarzadeh, M Ranjbar, T Nazari… - Journal of Obstetrics …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Aim To provide an overview of clinical, immunological, and mycological aspects of
vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). Methods A literature search was conducted to find relevant …

Antifungal Activity of ZnO Nanoparticles and Nystatin and Downregulation of SAP1-3 Genes Expression in Fluconazole-Resistant Candida albicans Isolates from …

SS Hosseini, H Joshaghani, T Shokohi… - Infection and drug …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Antifungal resistance and virulence properties of Candida albicans (C. albicans)
are growing health problems worldwide. The present study aims to investigate the effect of …

Efficacy of ketoconazole gel-flakes in treatment of vaginal candidiasis: Formulation, in vitro and clinical evaluation

NH Abd Ellah, JA Abdel-Aleem, MN Abdo… - international Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Candida albicans, as the main causative fungus of vaginal candidiasis, is currently a global
issue of concern due to its high prevalence, biofilm formation and emergence of resistance …

[HTML][HTML] Association of sexual function and psychological symptoms including depression, anxiety and stress in women with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis

Z Moshfeghy, S Tahari, R Janghorban… - Journal of the Turkish …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective: Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) is a common vaginal infection which
could affect the quality of life, romantic relationships, and sexual performance. There is some …

Vulvovaginal candidiasis and asymptomatic vaginal colonization in Portugal: Epidemiology, risk factors and antifungal pattern

 Fernandes, N Azevedo, A Valente, M Dias… - Medical …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) has been identified as a global issue of concern due to its
clinical, social and economic implications. The emerging relevance of VVC makes it crucial …

Lactobacilli reduce recurrences of vaginal candidiasis in pregnant women: a randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled study

XY Ang, FYL Chung, BK Lee, SNA Azhar… - Journal of applied …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Aims The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of lactobacilli strains in preventing
the recurrences of vaginal candidiasis (VC) in 78 pregnant women with VC (lactobacilli, n …

Vulvovaginal Candidiasis in Reproductive Age Women in Enugu Nigeria, Clinical versus Laboratory‑assisted Diagnosis

UU Aniebue, TO Nwankwo, MI Nwafor - Nigerian journal of clinical practice, 2018 - ajol.info
Background: Clinical diagnosis of acute vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) depends on
evidence of clinical symptoms, but symptomatic treatment widely practiced in low‑resource …