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...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i21706
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...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2019/v28i630151
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...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/40741
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...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/13804