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3 articles for “vulvovaginitis”
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Fluconazole Resistance among Candida species Causing Vulvovaginitis
Abstract: Yeasts have emerged as a prominent cause of vaginal infections in community and hospitalized patients. Majority of cases of Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) are caused by Candida albicans however, episodes due to non-albicans Candida appear to be increasing in the recent years leading to increase medical concern. Most non-albicans Candida species have higher minimum-inhibitory concentration (MIC) to fluconazole and infections caused by these species are often difficult to treat. This study …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Lower Genital Tract Infections in Pregnant Women: Epidemiology and Risk Factors Associated in Dakar, Senegal
Abstract: Vaginal infections are responsible for many problems in women of childbearing age and significantly influence pregnancy outcomes. This study sought to ascertain the prevalence of lower genital tract infections and the risk factors associated with them in pregnant women under observation at the Nabil Choucair Health Centre in Dakar, Senegal. This nine-month cross-sectional study, which involved women between 34 and 38 weeks gestation (WG), was carried out from July 2020 …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 47–59 Read article
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Herbal Treatment for Vaginitis
Abstract: Women are far more sensitive to rhythms and cycles of nature. Being a natural system of medicine that encourages understanding one’s body and its nourishment, women find herbal medicines very suitable. Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina that can result in discharge, itching and pain. The cause is usually a change in the normal balance of vaginal bacteria or an infection. Reduced estrogens levels after menopause and some skin …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 4–8 Read article