Abstract:Background: Vulvovaginal candidacies usually are caused by C. Albicans but can occasionally be caused by other Candida spp. or yeasts. Typical symptoms of VVC include pruritus, vaginal soreness, dyspareunia, external dysuria, and abnormal vaginal discharge. Candida Albicans remains the dominant species responsible for RVVC; however optimal management of RVVC requires species determination and effective treatment measures are best if species-specific. Beta defensin has a role direct fungicidal activity. In the … Show more
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