The Journal of Practical Medicine ›› 2024, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (16): 2347-2351.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-5725.2024.16.023

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Research advances of virulence factors in recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis

Yuan LI1,2,Huiling LIU3(),Dan WU,Baobao. LI2   

  1. *.First Clinical Medical School,Gansu University of Chinese Medicine,Lanzhou 730030,China
    *.Department of Gynecology,Yulin Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Yulin 719000,China
  • Received:2023-12-06 Online:2024-08-25 Published:2024-08-26
  • Contact: Huiling LIU E-mail:liuhuiling75@163.com

Abstract:

Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis is a prevalent condition among women of reproductive age, significantly impacting their physical and mental well-being due to its recurrent nature and challenging treatment. The etiology remains elusive, while treatment options exhibit considerable variability. This paper provides a comprehensive review on the pathogenesis and therapeutic approaches targeting virulence factors associated with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis, aiming to offer valuable insights for understanding the underlying mechanisms and optimizing treatment strategies.

Key words: recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis, virulence factors, pathogenesis

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