The aetiology and pathogenesis of vaginal candidosis: an update.
The aetiology and pathogenesis of the condition of vaginal candidosis is discussed in brief. The causative organism, the incidence and source of infection and various host and pathogen factors related to the disease state are dealt with. An update of current work relating to the cause of the recurrent condition is presented.
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Janssen Pharmaceutical Ltd, Wantage.
D002175:Candida / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002181:Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D012008:Recurrence; D014621:Vagina / Q000382:microbiology