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Vulvovaginal candidiasis

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A Hospital-based Study on the Detection of Fluconazole-resistant Candida albicans from Women with Vulvovaginal Candidiasis in Port Harcourt

Giami, Lynda Kadi & Azike, Chidimma Anthonia · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

Fluconazole resistance in Candida albicans represents a significant global public health challenge. This study aimed to assess the susceptibility of C. albicans isolates from women with vulvovaginal candidiasis in Port Harcourt to fluconazole. Standard microbiological techniques...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i21706

Prevalence and Antifungal Susceptibility patterns of Candida Isolated on CHROMagarTMCandida at a Tertiary Referral Hospital, Eastern Uganda

Watsemwa Juliet Jane, Jacob Stanley Iramiot & John Bosco Kalule · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Background: Pregnant women are susceptible to vaginal candidiasis and maternal vulvovaginal candidiasis is a major risk factor for colonization and/or infection of the infant. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and antifungal patterns of albicans and non-al...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v28i630151

Knowledge, Attitude and Predisposing Risk Factors of Non-Albican Vulvovaginal Candidiasis among Symptomatic Women in Port Harcourt

K. T. Wariso & J. A. Igunma · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2018

Background: The profile of non Candida albicans has risen greatly as a causative agent of Vulvovaginal candidiasis. However, little is known about the predisposing factors or the contributory attitude of those affected. This has made prevention and control of these agents difficu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2018/40741

Antifungal Susceptibility Patterns of Vulvovaginal Candida species among Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, South Western Uganda

Kiguli James Mukasa, Itabangi Herbert, Atwine Daniel, Kibuka Livingstone Sserunkuma, Bazira Joel & Byarugaba Frederick · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: To identify the Candida species that cause vulvovaginal candidiasis and determine their antifungal susceptibility patterns. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study.  Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the antenatal clinic of Mbarara Regional Refe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/13804