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[Vaginal colonization by Candida spp. Frequency and description of the species isolated in asymptomatic women]

Martha Patricia Solís-Arias, Mónica Moreno-Morales, Mónica Dávalos-Tanaka

    Ginecologia Y Obstetricia De Mexico
    |April 8, 2014
    PubMed
    Abstract

    Insights

    Vulvovaginal candidiasis affects many women, with some being asymptomatic carriers. This study found Candida species colonize 12.6% of asymptomatic women in Mexico, highlighting the prevalence of non-albicans species.

    Area of Science:

    • Mycology
    • Gynecology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Vulvovaginal candidiasis affects up to 75% of women during reproductive years.
    • Asymptomatic vaginal colonization by Candida ranges from 6% to 55% in healthy women.
    • Limited data exists on Candida vaginal colonization frequency in the general Mexican population.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the frequency of Candida species colonization in asymptomatic women.
    • To establish baseline data for vaginal candidiasis in Mexico.

    Main Methods:

    • A descriptive, observational, prospective, cross-sectional study.
    • Conducted in adult women attending cervical cytology at Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González, Mexico City.
    • Data collected from January to May 2013.

    Main Results:

    • 150 asymptomatic women (age range 15-77, mean 43) were sampled.
    • Candida species were identified in 19 samples (12.6%).
    • Candida albicans accounted for 47% of isolates; non-albicans species included C. krusei (26%), C. glabrata (21%), and C. tropicalis (15%).

    Conclusions:

    • Findings align with existing international literature on Candida colonization.
    • The isolation of non-albicans Candida species is noteworthy.
    • Inappropriate therapeutic practices may contribute to the observed species distribution.

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