An Epidemiologic Analysis of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis and Antifungal Susceptibilities
Abstract. Inflammation of the vagina and vulva caused by Candida is called vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). Risk factors for VVC include pregnancy, diabetes mellitus, frequent oral sexual intercourse, and the use of tight synthetic underwear and systemic antibiotics. Candida albicans, which belongs t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Health
2022-09-01
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| Series: | Infectious Microbes & Diseases |
| Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/IM9.0000000000000095 |