Like other syndromes affecting the lower genital tract of women, vulvovaginal candidiasis has been regarded as more of a “nuisance infection” than a topic of serious scientific inquiry. New advances in molecular epidemiology, host mucosal immunology, and antifungal treatment have, however, enlivened investigation into this common condition ...
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Combating plagiarism: a shared responsibility. [PDF]
Scientific progress depends on the free dissemination of original thinking and research. With the evidence base formed by publication, investigators develop and implement additional studies, and policy makers propose new laws and regulations.
Rathod, Sujit D, Sujit D Rathod
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Effect of Continuous Care Model on Recurrence of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Infection among Pregnant Women [PDF]
Background: Recurrent Vulvovaginal candidiasis infection is a global health problem for pregnant women associated with negative impacts on sexual and family lives that requires specific control practices.
Doaa Shehta Said +3 more
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β-Glucan induces reactive oxygen species production in human neutrophils to improve the killing of Candida albicans and Candida glabrata isolates from vulvovaginal candidiasis. [PDF]
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is among the most prevalent vaginal diseases. Candida albicans is still the most prevalent species associated with this pathology, however, the prevalence of other Candida species, such as C. glabrata, is increasing.
Patricia de Souza Bonfim-Mendonça +9 more
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Investigation of the relationship between different Candida species and some risk factors affecting the incidence of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis [PDF]
Introduction: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a yeast infection and is one of the most common causes of women's referral to the physician. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between different Candida species and some risk factors
Seyedeh Sedigheh Hosseini +11 more
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Vaginal lipidomics of women with vulvovaginal candidiasis and cytolytic vaginosis: A non-targeted LC-MS pilot study. [PDF]
OBJECTIVE:To characterize the lipid profile in vaginal discharge of women with vulvovaginal candidiasis, cytolytic vaginosis, or no vaginal infection or dysbiosis. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study.
José Marcos Sanches +8 more
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Abstract Dyspareunia in peri‐ and postmenopausal women is common, clinically consequential, and often undertreated in gynecologic practice. Although genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a frequent contributor, intercourse‐related pain may also reflect vestibular, pelvic floor, dermatologic, inflammatory, treatment‐related, and psychosocial ...
Marek Broul +3 more
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Comparison of Single Dose Sertaconazole versus Three Dose Clotrimazole Regime in Treatment of Uncomplicated Vulvovaginal Candidiasis- A Prospective Study [PDF]
Introduction: Vulvovaginal candidiasis is the second most common vaginitis following bacterial vaginitis amongst the reproductive age group with variable compliance to the treatment.
Katha Desai, Pradip Sambarey
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Based on the comprehensive, panoramic assessment of the safety of prenatal anti‐infective use across indications, drug classes, and exposure characteristics, potential safety signals associated with prenatal exposure to several widely used anti‐infective drug classes were identified, including macrolides, metronidazole, tetracyclines, sulfonamides ...
Wenling Wang +7 more
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ABSTRACT Undernutrition and infections during pregnancy result in low birth weight (LBW) and maternal anaemia. Social behaviour change communication (SBCC) can promote recommended health practices, potentially improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Wanzahun Godana Boynito +9 more
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