Vaginal candidiasis among pregnant women: A prevalence study
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Abstract: Pregnant women frequently develop greater than before vaginal discharge which can lead to pregnancy difficulties like abortions, premature birth, low birth weight and other morbidities. The present study was aimed to study the prevalence of vaginal candidiasis among pregnant patients.143 high vaginal swabs were collected from pregnant woman with symptoms of vaginal infection. These samples were tested by microscopical examination and culture on Sabouraud Dextrose agar. Colonial morphology, wet preparation, gram staining, germ tube test, were carried out for identification of the isolated organisms.Out of 143 samples collected, 67 (46.85%) patients were shown positive candida infection. The age group showing the highest number of positive candidiasis was of 26 to 35 year age group.Vaginal candidiasis was common in pregnant women with more common in young adults of age range 26 to 35 years. Keywords:Candidiasis, Vaginal candidiasis, pregnant women
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Raviraj Khairnar, Archana Khairnar
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