Study of vulvovaginal candidiasis in symptomatic women of reproductive age group attending tertiary care institute, Haryana province
Background: Abnormal vaginal discharge results from a variety of infectious and noninfectious causes. Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is caused by the overgrowth of Candida species in the vagina and is characterized by itching, erythema and curd like vaginal discharge. Vulvovaginal candidiasis is mos...
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
2021-02-01
|
| Series: | Asian Journal of Medical Sciences |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/31321 |
| _version_ | 1818734236801171456 |
|---|---|
| author | Gulnar K Harman Multani |
| author_facet | Gulnar K Harman Multani |
| author_sort | Gulnar K |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | Background: Abnormal vaginal discharge results from a variety of infectious and noninfectious causes. Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is caused by the overgrowth of Candida species in the vagina and is characterized by itching, erythema and curd like vaginal discharge. Vulvovaginal candidiasis is most often caused by Candida albicans, however, other species of Candida such as Candida glabrata, Candida parapsilosis, and Candida tropicalis are emerging.
Aims and Objectives: The current study was designed to study microbiological diagnosis and anti-fungal susceptibility testing of vulvovaginal candidiasis in symptomatic women of reproductive age group attending our tertiary care institute.
Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted in female patients in the reproductive age group (15 to 50 years), with the complaint of excessive vaginal discharge. Vaginal swabs collected from patients with abnormal vaginal discharge were processed for direct examination of the Candida species. Results of the culture and antimicrobial sensitivity testing were documented. Collected data was entered in Microsoft excel sheet and analysed. Statistical analysis was done using descriptive statistics.
Results: During study period 300 patients were included for this study after satisfying inclusion and exclusion criteria. All patients underwent microbiological study of vaginal discharge sample to diagnose vulvovaginal
candidiasis. Total 300 samples were tested, out of which 18.33% (55 samples) were tested positive for candidiasis. Positive samples were studied further. In present study 26-30 years age group (25%) was most common age group followed by 31-35 years (24%). Vaginal/vulvar itch (85%), vaginal malodour (78%) and vaginal discharge (71%) were most common symptoms noted in present study. Previous history of similar complaints in past (38%), history of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (16%) and antibiotic use (15%) were most common predisposing factors for vaginal candidiasis in present study. Out of 55 isolates, Candida albicans (65%) was most common followed by Candida tropicalis (24%) and Candida glabrata (11%). Antifungal susceptibility was best for amphotericin B followed by clotrimazole, miconazole and least for fluconazole.
Conclusion: Vaginal candidiasis is a common infection in women worldwide. Definitive laboratory procedures are of paramount importance to identify Candida isolates from suspected VVC cases to a species level to
ensure appropriate and effective use of antifungal agents. |
| first_indexed | 2024-12-18T00:02:09Z |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj.art-6fccfc077cff46b187ab2538c147e629 |
| institution | Directory Open Access Journal |
| issn | 2467-9100 2091-0576 |
| language | English |
| last_indexed | 2024-12-18T00:02:09Z |
| publishDate | 2021-02-01 |
| publisher | Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara |
| record_format | Article |
| series | Asian Journal of Medical Sciences |
| spelling | doaj.art-6fccfc077cff46b187ab2538c147e6292022-12-21T21:27:55ZengManipal College of Medical Sciences, PokharaAsian Journal of Medical Sciences2467-91002091-05762021-02-011226670https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v12i2.31321Study of vulvovaginal candidiasis in symptomatic women of reproductive age group attending tertiary care institute, Haryana provinceGulnar K 0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6906-0533Harman Multani 1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7729-7787Junior Resident, Department of Microbiology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Ambala, India Junior Resident, Department of Microbiology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Mullana, Ambala, India Background: Abnormal vaginal discharge results from a variety of infectious and noninfectious causes. Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is caused by the overgrowth of Candida species in the vagina and is characterized by itching, erythema and curd like vaginal discharge. Vulvovaginal candidiasis is most often caused by Candida albicans, however, other species of Candida such as Candida glabrata, Candida parapsilosis, and Candida tropicalis are emerging. Aims and Objectives: The current study was designed to study microbiological diagnosis and anti-fungal susceptibility testing of vulvovaginal candidiasis in symptomatic women of reproductive age group attending our tertiary care institute. Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted in female patients in the reproductive age group (15 to 50 years), with the complaint of excessive vaginal discharge. Vaginal swabs collected from patients with abnormal vaginal discharge were processed for direct examination of the Candida species. Results of the culture and antimicrobial sensitivity testing were documented. Collected data was entered in Microsoft excel sheet and analysed. Statistical analysis was done using descriptive statistics. Results: During study period 300 patients were included for this study after satisfying inclusion and exclusion criteria. All patients underwent microbiological study of vaginal discharge sample to diagnose vulvovaginal candidiasis. Total 300 samples were tested, out of which 18.33% (55 samples) were tested positive for candidiasis. Positive samples were studied further. In present study 26-30 years age group (25%) was most common age group followed by 31-35 years (24%). Vaginal/vulvar itch (85%), vaginal malodour (78%) and vaginal discharge (71%) were most common symptoms noted in present study. Previous history of similar complaints in past (38%), history of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (16%) and antibiotic use (15%) were most common predisposing factors for vaginal candidiasis in present study. Out of 55 isolates, Candida albicans (65%) was most common followed by Candida tropicalis (24%) and Candida glabrata (11%). Antifungal susceptibility was best for amphotericin B followed by clotrimazole, miconazole and least for fluconazole. Conclusion: Vaginal candidiasis is a common infection in women worldwide. Definitive laboratory procedures are of paramount importance to identify Candida isolates from suspected VVC cases to a species level to ensure appropriate and effective use of antifungal agents.https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/31321candida albicansnon-albicans speciesvulvovaginal candidiasisreproductive agewomenharyana province |
| spellingShingle | Gulnar K Harman Multani Study of vulvovaginal candidiasis in symptomatic women of reproductive age group attending tertiary care institute, Haryana province Asian Journal of Medical Sciences candida albicans non-albicans species vulvovaginal candidiasis reproductive age women haryana province |
| title | Study of vulvovaginal candidiasis in symptomatic women of reproductive age group attending tertiary care institute, Haryana province |
| title_full | Study of vulvovaginal candidiasis in symptomatic women of reproductive age group attending tertiary care institute, Haryana province |
| title_fullStr | Study of vulvovaginal candidiasis in symptomatic women of reproductive age group attending tertiary care institute, Haryana province |
| title_full_unstemmed | Study of vulvovaginal candidiasis in symptomatic women of reproductive age group attending tertiary care institute, Haryana province |
| title_short | Study of vulvovaginal candidiasis in symptomatic women of reproductive age group attending tertiary care institute, Haryana province |
| title_sort | study of vulvovaginal candidiasis in symptomatic women of reproductive age group attending tertiary care institute haryana province |
| topic | candida albicans non-albicans species vulvovaginal candidiasis reproductive age women haryana province |
| url | https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/31321 |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT gulnark studyofvulvovaginalcandidiasisinsymptomaticwomenofreproductiveagegroupattendingtertiarycareinstituteharyanaprovince AT harmanmultani studyofvulvovaginalcandidiasisinsymptomaticwomenofreproductiveagegroupattendingtertiarycareinstituteharyanaprovince |