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Examination of Oral Candida Infection in Primary Sjögren's Syndrome Patients
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[Genital candidiasis]
Fumitake Ono1, Shinichiro Yasumoto
1Department of Dermatology, Kurume University School of Medicine.
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|January 31, 2009
Summary
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) affects most women, with 5-8% experiencing recurrent VVC (RVVC). Sexual behaviors and contact, particularly anogenital and orogenital, may transmit Candida, linking them to RVVC.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Genital candidiasis, primarily vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) in women, is a common cause of vaginitis.
- VVC affects a significant portion of women, with a subset developing recurrent VVC (RVVC).
- Candida albicans is the main pathogen, though other Candida species can cause VVC.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of sexual transmission and behaviors in Candida infections.
- To understand the link between sexual contact and recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC).
Main Methods:
- Review of epidemiological evidence on Candida transmission.
- Analysis of the association between sexual behaviors and VVC/RVVC.
Main Results:
- VVC is a prevalent condition, with 5-8% of women experiencing recurrent episodes (RVVC).
- Candida transmission can occur through sexual intercourse.
- Anogenital and orogenital contact are implicated in Candida transmission, particularly in RVVC.
Conclusions:
- Sexual behaviors and contact are linked to the transmission of Candida.
- Understanding these transmission routes is crucial for managing recurrent VVC.
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