| Literature DB >> 8441130 |
J M de Oliveira1, A S Cruz, A F Fonseca, C P Vaz, A Rodrigues, F Aurea, J Maia, J A Sousa.
Abstract
Candida albicans is by far the most frequent agent of genital candidosis. We studied the prevalence of C albicans in normal asymptomatic women attending primary health care centers throughout Portugal. The overall prevalence of C albicans in the vaginal fluid of 1,004 women studied was 10.4%. Interestingly, the prevalence rates were lower (6.8%) in women taking combination oral contraceptives and higher (13.0%) in those using intrauterine devices.Entities:
Keywords: Bacterial And Fungal Diseases; Candidiasis; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods; Developed Countries; Diseases; Europe; Examinations And Diagnoses; Family Planning; Infections; Iud; Laboratory Examinations And Diagnoses; Measurement; Oral Contraceptives; Oral Contraceptives, Combined; Portugal; Prevalence; Research Methodology; Research Report; Southern Europe
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Year: 1993 PMID： 8441130
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Reprod Med ISSN： 0024-7758 Impact factor: 0.142