Assessment of in vitro biofilm formation and antifungal susceptibility of Candida albicans isolates from vulvovaginal candidiasis [PDF]
, 2015 Objectives Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is an inflammation of the genital mucosa, which mainly affects the vulva and vagina. Candida spp. are considered commensal fungus, however, when there is imbalance in the microbiota or the host immune system is ...
Akimoto-Gunther, L. +7 more
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Candida species in cystic fibrosis: A road less travelled. [PDF]
, 2010 Candida species are isolated with high frequency from cystic fibrosis patients, yet their definitive role in the disease remains unclear. Previously considered to have minimal inherent virulence owing to their commensal ability, the last decade has ...
Chotirmall, Sanjay H +2 more
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The burden of serious fungal infections in Portugal [PDF]
, 2015 Using published data, we were able to estimate the incidence or prevalence of the above referred fungal infections and ~194 293 (1.8%) people in Portugal suffer from those fungal infections each ...
Denning, D. +3 more
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Skin diseases affecting the vulva [PDF]
, 2017 Vulval skin disease is common in gynaecological practice. This article aims to enhance clinical skills in patient assessment, vulval examination and treatment of common benign vulval skin disease.
Nunns, David, Simpson, Rosalind C.
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Hubungan Antara Pemakaian Alat Kontrasepsi Dalam Rahim Dengan Kejadian Kandidiasis Vulvovaginalis Di Rsud Dr. Moewardi [PDF]
, 2016 Latar Belakang: Kandidiasis vulvovaginalis (KVV) adalah infeksi jamur pada saluran kelamin, vulva, dan vagina pada perempuan yang disebabkan oleh spesies Candida.
Manal Ali, Sungkar
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The Absence of N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine Causes Attenuation of Virulence of Candida albicans upon Interaction with Vaginal Epithelial Cells In Vitro. [PDF]
, 2015 To better understand the molecular events underlying vulvovaginal candidiasis, we established an in vitro system. Immortalized vaginal epithelial cells were infected with live, yeast form C. albicans and C.
Bocsik, Alexandra +13 more
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The profile of the expression of the immune response genes in the vagina of women in the complex therapy of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis [PDF]
Гинекология, 2017 Host immunity against Candida albicans is crucial in controlling C. albicans infection. The innate immunity is believed to be the first line of host defense, such as the direct killing of yeasts through phagocytosis by neutrophils and macrophages.
Sh M Pogosyan +4 more
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How should you treat Candida vaginitis in patients on antibiotics? [PDF]
, 2007 Oral and intravaginal antifungals for the treatment of uncomplicated vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) have similar effectiveness (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, systematic review).
Hitchcock, Kristin +2 more
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Does Candida and/or Staphylococcus play a role in nipple and breast pain in lactation? A cohort study in Melbourne, Australia [PDF]
, 2013 Objective: To investigate Candida species and Staphylococcus aureus and the development of \u27nipple and breast thrush\u27 among breastfeeding women. Design: Prospective longitudinal cohort study.
Amir, Lisa H. +6 more
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Medical mycology and fungal immunology : new research perspectives addressing a major world health challenge [PDF]
, 2016 N.A.R.G. is supported by grants from The Wellcome Trust and MRC. M.G.N. is supported by an ERC consolidator grant (no.
Brown GD +6 more
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