title: [Candida krusei in genital infections].
abstract: Frequency of appearance of Candida krusei in human reproductive tract, susceptibility of these microorganisms to drugs and their importance in pathogenesis of mycosis, were investigated. Strains C. krusei species constituted 6.7% of the total 1325 strains and 21.8% within other than C. albicans species yeast-like fungi. Vaginal mycosis caused by fungi from C. krusei species occurs in presence of Lactobacillus sp. and correct values of pH in vaginal contents, however changed leukocytosis in evident. Over 60% of patients with C. krusei infection were complaining that they feel disturbances within the reproductive tract. Investigation of susceptibility of C. krusei to drugs revealed highest activity of cotrimazine and pimaricin.
authors.affiliation: Zakład Mykologii Instytutu Mikrobiologii AM, Krakowie.
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authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Pawlik
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bogusz
mesh_terms: D000892:Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002175:Candida / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002181:Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D010866:Natamycin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013045:Species Specificity; D013411:Sulfadiazine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014295:Trimethoprim / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000096926:Benzenesulfonamides
chemical_list: D000892:Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary; D004338:Drug Combinations; D010866:Natamycin; D013411:Sulfadiazine; D014295:Trimethoprim; C024873:sulfadiazine, trimethoprim drug combination; D000096926:Benzenesulfonamides
vernacular_title: Grzyby Candida krusei w zakazeniach dróg rodnych.