Vaginal Candidiasis- The Known Opportunistic Fiend in Developing Countries
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 4
Abstract
Background- Vaginal yeast infections, also known as candidiasis, are a common female condition. A healthy vagina has bacteria and some yeast cells,but when the balance of bacteria and yeast changes, the yeast cells can multiply. This causes intense itching, swelling, and irritation. Treating a vaginal yeast infection can relieve symptoms within a few days. In more severe cases, it may take up to two weeks. Vaginal yeast infections aren’t considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Sexual contact can spread it, but women who aren’t sexually active can also get them. Aims and Objectives- To study the prevalence of candidiasis in Gwalior, role of cervicovaginal smear examination in it’s diagnosis and spectrum of disease in various age groups. Methodology- This is a retrospective study. A total number of 5000 cervicovaginal smear which were reported in Department Of Pathology, G.R Medical College Gwalior, were included in the study. The data of cervicovaginal smear examination reported were retrieved, compiled and analyzed. Results and Conclusions- Out of 5000 cervicovaginal smears examined, 280 (5.6%) females were positive for candidiasis, with highest incidence found in women aged between 21-30 years (37.5%). Cervicovaginal smear examination with Leishman-Giemsa staining would help in early detection of candidiasis which can prevent various complications in women chiefly in the reproductive age group.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Poonam Woike, Dr. Rajesh Gaur, Dr. Bharat Jain
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