Vulvovaginal Candidosis: Current Concepts, Challenges and Perspectives
Vulvovaginal candidosis (VVC) is a frequently occurring infection of the lower female genital tract, mostly affecting immuno-competent women at childbearing age. <i>Candida albicans</i> is the most prevalent pathogenic yeast—apart from other non-<i>albicans</i> species—relate...
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| description | Vulvovaginal candidosis (VVC) is a frequently occurring infection of the lower female genital tract, mostly affecting immuno-competent women at childbearing age. <i>Candida albicans</i> is the most prevalent pathogenic yeast—apart from other non-<i>albicans</i> species—related to this fungal infection. Different virulence factors of <i>C. albicans</i> have been identified, which increase the risk of developing VVC. To initiate treatment and positively influence the disease course, fast and reliable diagnosis is crucial. In this narrative review, we cover the existing state of understanding of the epidemiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of VVC. However, treatment recommendations should follow current guidelines. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8b4db7be4e4249a2b323be49ce8a1cd02023-11-20T20:07:20ZengMDPI AGJournal of Fungi2309-608X2020-11-016426710.3390/jof6040267Vulvovaginal Candidosis: Current Concepts, Challenges and PerspectivesValentina Sustr0Philipp Foessleitner1Herbert Kiss2Alex Farr3Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Feto-Maternal Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18–20, A-1090 Vienna, AustriaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Feto-Maternal Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18–20, A-1090 Vienna, AustriaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Feto-Maternal Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18–20, A-1090 Vienna, AustriaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Feto-Maternal Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18–20, A-1090 Vienna, AustriaVulvovaginal candidosis (VVC) is a frequently occurring infection of the lower female genital tract, mostly affecting immuno-competent women at childbearing age. <i>Candida albicans</i> is the most prevalent pathogenic yeast—apart from other non-<i>albicans</i> species—related to this fungal infection. Different virulence factors of <i>C. albicans</i> have been identified, which increase the risk of developing VVC. To initiate treatment and positively influence the disease course, fast and reliable diagnosis is crucial. In this narrative review, we cover the existing state of understanding of the epidemiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of VVC. However, treatment recommendations should follow current guidelines.https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/6/4/267<i>Candida albicans</i>diagnosisepidemiologyfungal infectionreviewvulvovaginal candidosis |
| spellingShingle | Valentina Sustr Philipp Foessleitner Herbert Kiss Alex Farr Vulvovaginal Candidosis: Current Concepts, Challenges and Perspectives Journal of Fungi <i>Candida albicans</i> diagnosis epidemiology fungal infection review vulvovaginal candidosis |
| title | Vulvovaginal Candidosis: Current Concepts, Challenges and Perspectives |
| title_full | Vulvovaginal Candidosis: Current Concepts, Challenges and Perspectives |
| title_fullStr | Vulvovaginal Candidosis: Current Concepts, Challenges and Perspectives |
| title_full_unstemmed | Vulvovaginal Candidosis: Current Concepts, Challenges and Perspectives |
| title_short | Vulvovaginal Candidosis: Current Concepts, Challenges and Perspectives |
| title_sort | vulvovaginal candidosis current concepts challenges and perspectives |
| topic | <i>Candida albicans</i> diagnosis epidemiology fungal infection review vulvovaginal candidosis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/6/4/267 |
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