[Diagnosis of candidid colpitis by Microstix -Candida (author's transl)]

The increase in the clinical significance of candida albicans in gynecology, particularly the high incidence (candidiasis) in the pregnant woman, demand an easy, efficient and rapid method for the routine diagnosis of candida albicans. Microstix -Candida, a specially developed dry culture medium in miniature form, has been studied in comparison to the conventional Nickerson's Medium. Good agreement of the data was obtained in 425 patients. The main advantages are the ease of handling and the 24 hour incubation period. The observed difference in data obtained from the phase microscope examinations and the Microstix Candida cultured specimens are discussed in detail.