Prevalance of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis in women of reproductive age group
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v4i1.907Abstract
Background : Vulvovaginal Candidiasis is a common problem in women of reproductive age group with overgrowth of fungus Candida due to loss of imbalance between normal vaginal flora, Candida and immune defense mechanisms. Most common Candida species is C. albicans. However, the incidence of non-albicans species is on the rise. Direct microscopy and vaginal cultures are a valuable tool for identifying Candida species so that appropriate therapy may be given to eliminate the vaginal source of infection rather than treating vulval symptoms. Objectives :The main objectives of the present study were to estimate the incidence of Candida infections in women of reproductive age and identify the species of Candida causing such infections. 150 women were subjected to speculum examination and vaginal swabs were collected for culture, direct microscopy and candida isolation. Results : 53.3% of women in their early reproductive years were found to suffer from Candida infections of which 86% were Candida albicans species. Conclusion : Culture for Candida species routinely maybe a valuable tool not only to treat vaginal symptoms effectively but also to avoid usage of unnecessary antifungal agents.Downloads
Download data is not yet available.
Downloads
Published
2013-02-01
Issue
Section
Original Research Articles
License
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:
- Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
- Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.
- Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).
- An author must submit Copyright form After acceptance of the article.
How to Cite
1.
Prevalance of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis in women of reproductive age group. Int Jour of Biomed Res [Internet]. 2013 Feb. 1 [cited 2024 Oct. 18];4(1):42-4. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijbr/article/view/795