Title |
Interventions for prevention and treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis in women with HIV infection
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Published in |
Cochrane database of systematic reviews, August 2011
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DOI | 10.1002/14651858.cd008739.pub2 |
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Authors |
Amita Ray, Sujoy Ray, Aneesh Thomas George, Narasimman Swaminathan |
Abstract |
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is one of the most common fungal infections that recur frequently in HIV infected women. Symptoms of VVC are pruritis, discomfort, dyspareunia, and dysuria. Vulval infection presents as a morbiliform rash that may extend to the thighs. Vaginal infection is associated with white discharge, and plaques are seen on erythematous vaginal walls.Even though rarely or never resulting in systemic fungal infection or mortality, left untreated these lesions contribute considerably to the morbidity associated with HIV infection. Prevention and treatment of this condition is an essential part of maintaining the quality of life for these individuals. |
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Germany | 2 | <1% |
United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
United States | 1 | <1% |
Spain | 1 | <1% |
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Student > Bachelor | 32 | 14% |
Researcher | 23 | 10% |
Student > Postgraduate | 16 | 7% |
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Other | 47 | 21% |
Unknown | 59 | 26% |
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Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 15 | 7% |
Psychology | 9 | 4% |
Social Sciences | 8 | 3% |
Other | 28 | 12% |
Unknown | 62 | 27% |