title: Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis. A gynaecological enigma.
abstract: This article draws attention to a common condition that causes women, their partners and, to a lesser extent, their doctors considerable distress. A review of the recent literature gives an idea of the present scientific thinking on the pathogenesis and management of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: O'Neill
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Howard
mesh_terms: D002181:Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007093:Imidazoles / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D007093:Imidazoles