Frequency of Trichomonas vaginalis, Candida sp and Gardnerella vaginalis in cervical-vaginal smears in four different decades

Adad, Sheila Jorge; Rv, de Lima; Zt, Sawan; Ml, Silva; Souza, de; Jc, Saldanha; Va, Falco; Ah, da Cunha; Ef, Murta

doi:10.1590/s1516-31802001000600004

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“…Candidiasis is the most common opportunistic fungal infection and it is responsible for 90% of the cases of infectious vaginitis [9,10]. Vaginitis is one of the principal motives that lead women to seek out an obstetrician or gynaecologist.…”

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Detection and Epidemiology of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis among Asymptomatic Pregnant Women Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Nurat

Babalola

Shittu

et al. 2015

Int Jour of Biomed Res

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Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is caused by the overgrowth of Candida species, most commonly Candida albicans in the vagina and is characterized by curd-like vaginal discharge, itching and erythema. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and to emphasize the need for proper detection of vulvovaginal candidiasis among asymptomatic pregnant women. A total of 140 pregnant women aged between 20-49 years and of gestation age of 14-36 weeks were recruited for this study. High Vaginal swabs were collected under aseptic condition. Samples collected were analyzed within one hour of collection using microscopy and culture methods. The isolates were further subjected to the Germ tube test (GTT) and the chromogenic agar test (CHROM agar). The rate of Candida infection was found to be 25% (n=35) among the pregnant women. The peak age of infection was 20-29 years 33.8% (n=26), no woman between the age 40 to 49 years had candidiasis. Candidiasis was significantly more likely to be detected in pregnant women in the second trimester compared to those in the first (χ 2 =5.952; p <0.05) and third trimesters ((χ 2 =9.282; p <0.05). This study revealed a high incidence of asymptomatic vulvovaginal candidiasis among pregnant women in Ogbomoso and various Candida spp responsible for VVC were identified.

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Detection and Epidemiology of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis among Asymptomatic Pregnant Women Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Nurat

Babalola

Shittu

et al. 2015

Int Jour of Biomed Res

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“…This type of disease has been associated with lack of proper sexual orientation, education, hygiene habits, early onset of sexual activity and multiple partners [2,[8][9][10]. On the other hand, the disequilibrium in the vaginal ecosystem, due to the rise in pH above 4.5 and a decrease or absence of colonization by lactobacilli, decrease of vitamin A, folate and calcium may be predisposing factors to the proliferation of microrganismo [6,8,19].…”

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“…The presence of women with genital tract infection caused by Gardnerella vaginalis, Candida spp. or Trichomonas vaginalis is frequent in gynecological medical offices and public health services [2,3].…”

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Pap smears: Frequency of Gardnerella vaginalis, Candida spp., Trichomonas vaginalis and pill use or copper intrauterine device use

Alves

Nunes²,

Fakhouri³

et al. 2016

Int Arch Med

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Objective: To verify the frequency of Gardnerella vaginalis, Candida sp. Trichomonas vaginalis in pap smears and the presence of these when using the copper intrauterine device or the oral contraceptive. Method:The analysis of 119,312 examinations of women seen by the public health system in the Northeast region of Brazil from the period from January 2006 to December 2010. The variables analyzed were age, frequency of microorganisms, contraceptive use, type of contraception adopted correlated with the presence of microorganisms. Results:The average age among the women was 33.4 ± 11.15 years.The most frequent microorganism, Gardnerella vaginalis, was found in 16,137 examinations, followed by Candida spp. in Trichomonas vaginalis and the 12,661 in 2023. The use of oral contraceptives was found in 21,792 women, and these, showed the presence of Gardnerella vaginalis in 1054, Candida spp. and Trichomonas vaginalis in 687 in 133 tests. Regarding the use of use of copper intrauterine device, used by 18,894 women, the presence of Gardnerella vaginalis was detected in 964, Candida spp. and Trichomonas vaginalis in 595 in 122 of the cases.

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“…Bacterial vaginosis is characterized by the replacement of vaginal flora, usually dominated by lactobacilli, by a complex and abundant flora of strictly or facultatively anaerobic bacteria normally found in the vagina. 19 According to Camargo et al, 11 several tests can be used for the diagnosis of vulvovaginitis. The available methods include the clinical criteria described by Amsel for the diagnosis of BV, which includes the clinical characteristics and the fresh examination of the vaginal secretion to identify the lane cells; pH evaluation and odor testing.…”

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Injuries caused By Lactobacillus SP, Candida SP and Trichomonas Vaginalis in the Female Genital Tract

Vieira¹,

Fr²,

Fc³

et al. 2017

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Vulvovaginitis is one of the most troublesome and common gynecological problems affecting a woman's health. Vulvovaginitis can be defined as inflammations that affect the vaginal walls causing local pH changes, pruritus and sometimes secretions. They are caused by bacteria (bacterial vaginosis), fungi (fungal vulvovaginitis), protozoa (trichomoniasis) and also by associated microorganisms called mixed vulvovaginitis.

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Frequency of Trichomonas vaginalis, Candida sp and Gardnerella vaginalis in cervical-vaginal smears in four different decades

Abstract: There was a reduction in the frequency of cervical-vaginal infection by Trichomonas vaginalis and an increase in the frequency of Candida sp over the four decades studied. All the infections were most frequent in patients aged under 20 years.

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Detection and Epidemiology of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis among Asymptomatic Pregnant Women Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Detection and Epidemiology of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis among Asymptomatic Pregnant Women Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Pap smears: Frequency of Gardnerella vaginalis, Candida spp., Trichomonas vaginalis and pill use or copper intrauterine device use

Injuries caused By Lactobacillus SP, Candida SP and Trichomonas Vaginalis in the Female Genital Tract

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