Use of Povidone Iodine Vaginal Swabbing in Treatment of Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Shimaa Younis,
Mahmoud Mahmoud,
Ahmed Elshorbagy
Abstract:Article informationBackground: Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis [RVVC] is a common condition affecting millions of women worldwide. It is associated with significant morbidity. Vulvovaginal candidiasis affects up to 75% of women of childbearing age once in their life, and up to 9% of women in different populations experience more than three episodes per year, which is defined as recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis [RVVC].The Aim of the work was to test efficacy of povidone iodine vaginal swabs in treatment of… Show more
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