Efficacy of a medical grade honey formulation (L-Mesitran) in comparison with fluconazole in the treatment of women with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis: protocol for a randomised controlled trial (HONEY STUDY)

Introduction Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) affects up to 9% of women worldwide. This amount is expected to increase due to lifestyle changes, increased fungal resistance and biofilm formation. Treatment options are limited and in 57% of the cases, relapses occur within 12 months after st...

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Main Authors: Sander M J van Kuijk, Martine M L H Wassen, Senna J J M van Riel, Céline M J G Lardenoije, Niels A J Cremers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-08-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/8/e070466.full