Bacterial Vaginosis and Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Pathophysiologic Interrelationship

Among the infectious causes of vulvovaginal symptoms, bacterial vaginosis (BV) and vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) dominate. Apart from infrequent mixed infections, both are considered independent and caused by unrelated pathogenic mechanisms. Clinical experience, however, is strongly suggestive that...

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Main Authors: Jack D. Sobel, Yogitha Sai Vempati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/1/108