Role of Vaginal Mucosa, Host Immunity and Microbiota in Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a prevalent gynaecological disease characterised by vaginal wall inflammation that is caused by <i>Candida</i> species. VVC impacts almost three-quarters of all women throughout their reproductive years. As the vaginal mucosa is the first point of contac...

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Main Authors: Subatrra Nair Balakrishnan, Haizat Yamang, Michael C. Lorenz, Shu Yih Chew, Leslie Thian Lung Than
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/6/618