Journal article
Associations with asymptomatic colonization with candida in women reporting past vaginal candidiasis: An observational study
CJ Watson, CK Fairley, D Grando, SM Garland, SP Myers, M Pirotta
European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology | Published : 2013
Abstract
Objective Asymptomatic vaginal colonization with Candida species is a known risk factor for vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). Taking known risk factors for symptomatic VVC, the authors sought to identify factors associated with asymptomatic colonization. Study design As part of a randomized controlled trial which compared vaginal candidal colony counts in women taking garlic tablets or placebo, 192 asymptomatic women collected a baseline screening swab for Candida species. Eligibility for this study included at least one self-reported episode of VVC in the previous 12 months and age 18-50 years. Known risk factors for VVC were compared in women colonized with candida and those without coloniza..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The authors would like to gratefully acknowledge the 192 women who provided data and samples for this study, and the Shepherd Foundation who provided funding for the study. The funding body had no role in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data and in the writing of the manuscript. The University of Melbourne provided the Melbourne Research Scholarship. We would also like to thank Helen Williams and Ruby Biezen and the staff of the Microbiology Department, RMIT University for technical assistance. Patty Chondros is gratefully acknowledged for statistical assistance.