Epidemiologic Features of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis among Reproductive-Age Women in India
Joint Authors
Klausner, Jeffrey D.
Reingold, Arthur L.
Krupp, Karl
Madhivanan, Purnima
Rathod, Sujit D.
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Vulvovaginal candidiasis is characterized by curd-like vaginal discharge and itching, and is associated with considerable health and economic costs.
Materials and Methods.
We examined the incidence, prevalence, and risk factors for vulvovaginal candidiasis among a cohort of 898 women in south India.
Participants completed three study visits over six months, comprised of a structured interview and a pelvic examination.
Results.
The positive predictive values for diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis using individual signs or symptoms were low (<19%).
We did not find strong evidence for associations between sociodemographic characteristics and the prevalence of vulvovaginal candidiasis.
Women clinically diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis had a higher prevalence of vulvovaginal candidiasis (Prevalence 12%, 95% CI 8.2, 15.8) compared to women assessed to be negative for bacterial vaginosis (Prevalence 6.5%, 95% 5.3, 7.6); however, differences in the prevalence of vulvovaginal candidiasis were not observed by the presence or absence of laboratory-confirmed bacterial vaginosis.
Conclusions.
For correct diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis, laboratory confirmation of infection with Candida is necessary as well as assessment of whether the discharge has been caused by bacterial vaginosis.
Studies are needed of women infected with Candida yeast species to determine the risk factors for yeast’s overgrowth.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rathod, Sujit D.& Klausner, Jeffrey D.& Krupp, Karl& Reingold, Arthur L.& Madhivanan, Purnima. 2012. Epidemiologic Features of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis among Reproductive-Age Women in India. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rathod, Sujit D.…[et al.]. Epidemiologic Features of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis among Reproductive-Age Women in India. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rathod, Sujit D.& Klausner, Jeffrey D.& Krupp, Karl& Reingold, Arthur L.& Madhivanan, Purnima. Epidemiologic Features of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis among Reproductive-Age Women in India. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503962
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-503962