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Vulvovaginal candidiasis: epidemiologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic considerations.

Authors :
Sobel, Jack D.
Faro, Sabastian
Force, Rex W.
Foxman, Betsy
Ledger, William J.
Nyirjesy, Paul R.
Reed, Barbara D.
Summers, Paul R.
Sobel, J D
Faro, S
Force, R W
Foxman, B
Ledger, W J
Nyirjesy, P R
Reed, B D
Summers, P R
Source :
American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Feb98, Vol. 178 Issue 2, p203-211, 9p, 1 Diagram, 3 Charts
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Although it is the second most common vaginal infection in North America, vulvovaginal candidiasis is a non-notifiable disease and has been excluded from the ranks of sexually transmitted diseases. Not surprisingly, vulvovaginal candidiasis has received scant attention by public health authorities, funding agencies, and researchers. Epidemiologic data on risk factors and pathogenic mechanisms remain inadequately studied. Most important, standards of care, including diagnosis and therapy, remain undefined. A conference was held in April 1996 to define and summarize what is known and supported by scientific data in the areas of epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis; but, more important, the conference aimed at defining what is not known, poorly studied, and controversial. Guidelines for the treatment and diagnosis of the different forms of vulvovaginal candidiasis are suggested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029378
Volume :
178
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
336330
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0002-9378(98)80001-X