Review on the Prevalence and Laboratory Diagnosis of Leptospira Infection in Nigeria

O, Iyevhobu K.; Obodo, Basil Nnaemeka; Airefetalor, Ivie Amanda; Okolo, P.

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“…The genital tract is the portal of entry for numerous sexually and non-sexually transmitted diseases. A number of bacterial and non-bacterial infections exist that affect the female reproductive tract and cause vaginal discharge 1 . Vaginal discharge is a common symptom in primary health care and is often the second most common gynecological problem after menstrual disorders.…”

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Comparative study of Candidiasis among Single and Married women at Rwanda Military Hospital

Jean Chrysostome,

ALAIN PRUDENCE,

Innocent

et al. 2024

J. Drug Delivery Ther.

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Background: Genital tract is the portal of entry for numerous sexually and non-sexually transmitted diseases. A number of bacterial and non-bacterial infections exist that affect the female reproductive tract and cause vaginal discharge. Candida species are among important opportunistic pathogens causing candidiasis in human worldwide. These yeast species are of public health concern nowadays. Aim: This study aimed at comparing the prevalence of candidiasis among single and married women attending Rwanda Military Hospital. The study population comprises of single and married women. Methodology: This was a retrospective study where data was collected from Rwanda Military Hospital. Results: The results of this study showed that the incidence of candidiasis was higher in married women when compared with single women. The prevalence of candidiasis in married women was 128(74.4%), while in single women is 44(25.6%). It was observed in this study that the distribution of candidiasis among married and single is statistically significant (p<0.05). Results also show that out of 172 single and married women, more cases of candidiasis were observed within the age range of 21-30 years, 66 (44.2%) were infected with candida albicans, 31-40 years had a prevalence of 55(32%) and 11-20 years had a prevalence of 13(7.6%). The overall of cases of candida other than C. albicans observed was 15.1%. Conclusion: This study showed that married and single women are predisposed to candidiasis. It is therefore important to give opportunistic pathogens like Candida species attention in women especially among married ones as they are mostly affected by this candidiasis. Keywords: Candidiasis, C. albicans, Vaginal discharge, Urinary tract infection, bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis.

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Comparative study of Candidiasis among Single and Married women at Rwanda Military Hospital

Jean Chrysostome,

ALAIN PRUDENCE,

Innocent

et al. 2024

J. Drug Delivery Ther.

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“…The results indicate that married women (96.7%) had a higher incidence of candidiasis than single women (Figure : 1). The prevalence of candidiasis is estimated to be 18 (28% of married women) and 10 (20%) in Iyevhobu Kenneth oshiokhayamhe et al studies 11 . Differences in the vaginal environment and sexual practices cause VVC in married women.…”

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Assessment of Risk Factors for Developing Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Among Women at Various Age Groups

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Sajeeth²,

Karthikeyan³

et al. 2023

Biosci., Biotech. Res. Asia

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Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is the second most frequent vaginal infection in women and occurs as an opportunistic infection generally caused by Candida albicans.The objective of the research is to determine the risk factors for developing VVC in women of reproductive age, pregnancy, and postmenopausal age. A 6-month prospective study was carried out in pregnant women, post-menopausal women, and women of reproductive age. In MS Excel 2007, the obtained cases were entered, and descriptive statistics were utilized to calculate the percentage of various parameters.The research consisted of a total of 90 individuals, whose participants ranged in age from 18 to 65. VVC was more common (40%) among females there in the reproductive ages of 18 to 35 (86.7%) of the 90 patients who don't follow regular exercise and 54.4 % have a BMI range (of 25-29.9) Overweight. Obesity, past medical and medication history such as Diabetes mellitus (27.7%), and antibiotic usage (23.3%) were major risk factors for acquiring VVC. Co-morbidities like diabetic mellitus, hypothyroidism, urinary tract infections, obesity, as well as PCOD are the main risk factors to cause VVC. Antibiotic usage in the past, the consumption of steroids, and an absence of regular exercise all contribute to the emergence of VVC.

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Review on the Prevalence and Laboratory Diagnosis of Leptospira Infection in Nigeria

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Comparative study of Candidiasis among Single and Married women at Rwanda Military Hospital

Comparative study of Candidiasis among Single and Married women at Rwanda Military Hospital

Assessment of Risk Factors for Developing Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Among Women at Various Age Groups

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