Journal article
Associations with asymptomatic colonization with candida in women reporting past vaginal candidiasis: an observational study
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Vol.169(2), pp.376-379
2013
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Abstract
<p><h4 id="x-x-absSec_1">Objective</h4> <p id="x-x-spar0005">Asymptomatic vaginal colonization with <em>Candida</em> species is a known risk factor for vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). Taking known risk factors for symptomatic VVC, the authors sought to identify factors associated with asymptomatic colonization. <h4 id="x-x-absSec_2">Study design</h4> <p id="x-x-spar0010">As part of a randomized controlled trial which compared vaginal candidal colony counts in women taking garlic tablets or placebo, 192 asymptomatic women collected a baseline screening swab for <em>Candida</em> species. Eligibility for this study included at least one self-reported episode of VVC in the previous 12 months and age 18–50 years. Known risk factors for VVC were compared in women colonized with candida and those without colonization. <h4 id="x-x-absSec_3">Results</h4> <p id="x-x-spar0015">37% of asymptomatic women who self-reported VVC in the previous 12 months were colonized with vaginal <em>Candida</em> species. Using multivariate analysis, two factors were associated with asymptomatic colonization: a current sexual partner (<em>P</em> = 0.02) and being born outside of Australia (<em>P</em> = 0.05). Use of oral contraceptives was not statistically significant (<em>P</em> = 0.27). <h4 id="x-x-absSec_4">Conclusions</h4> <p id="x-x-spar0020">Clinical relevance of asymptomatic colonization with vaginal yeast and its link to episodes of VVC warrants further investigation.</p>
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- Title
- Associations with asymptomatic colonization with candida in women reporting past vaginal candidiasis: an observational study
- Creators
- Cathy J Watson - University of MelbourneChristopher K Fairley - University of MelbourneDanilla Grando - RMITSuzanne M Garland - Royal Women's HospitalStephen P Myers - Southern Cross UniversityMarie Pirotta - University of Melbourne
- Publication Details
- European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Vol.169(2), pp.376-379
- Identifiers
- 1700; 991012821060602368
- Academic Unit
- Southern Cross Plant Science
- Resource Type
- Journal article