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Vulvovaginal candidiasis and asymptomatic vaginal colonization in Portugal: Epidemiology, risk factors and antifungal pattern
- Fernandes, Ângela; Azevedo, Nuno; Valente, Andreia; Dias, Marisol; Gomes, Ana; Nogueira-Silva, Cristina; Henriques, Mariana; Silva, Sónia C.; Gonçalves, Bruna
- Medical Mycology, 60(5), myac029, 2022
Publisher: Oxford Academic
Abstract
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) has been identified as a global issue of concern due to its clinical, social and economic implications. The emerging relevance of VVC makes it crucial to increase the knowledge on its epidemiological and etiological features in order to improve its prevention and treatment. Thus, this study aimed to reveal the incidence, microbiology, antifungal pattern and risk factors of VVC in Portugal. For that, high vaginal samples were collected from 470 symptomatic and asymptomatic participants; Candida spp. were identified with molecular techniques and their antifungal su ...
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