CandidaGardnerella vaginalisMycoplasma hominisUreaplasmaVaginal DiseasesLongitudinal StudiesHygieneMenstrual CycleOBJECTIVE: To observe the composition of the vaginal flora of healthy women over time, and in relation to hormonal changes, sexual activity, and hygiene habits. DESIGN: A longitudinal surveillance ...
What is normal vaginal flora? 来自 NCBI 喜欢 0 阅读量: 72 作者: H Curtis 摘要: OBJECTIVE: To observe the composition of the vaginal flora of healthy women over time, and in relation to hormonal changes, sexual activity, and hygiene habits. DESIGN: A longitudinal surveillance of the vaginal...
Candida is simply part of the normal “flora” – the collection of various microorganisms that we all have in and on our bodies. Around 20-25% of females have candida in the vagina, where it peacefully coexists with other fungi and bacteria. ...
Erythematous candidiasis, also known asyeast or thrush, is a fungal infection. It's caused by Candida, a type of fungus that makes up part of the normal flora inside your mouth. Here are four things you need to know about erythematous candidiasis. Is pseudomembranous candidiasis red and erythe...
Candida is a toxic, yeast-like organism that 90% of people have in their digestive system. Most of the time it’s not an issue because it’s generally kept in check by good bacteria.The trouble starts when candida begins to grow out of control and can quickly start a myriad of problems...
Erythematous candidiasis, also known as yeast or thrush, isa fungal infection. It's caused by Candida, a type of fungus that makes up part of the normal flora inside your mouth. Here are four things you need to know about erythematous candidiasis. ...
is a lipophilic yeast that is part of the normal flora of adult skin. A variety of factors, including sebaceous gland activity, humidity, heredity, and corticosteroid treatment, may be influential in allowing it to become an opportunistic pathogen. Recently, several investigators have examined the ...
Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that typically grows as a harmless commensal as a part of the normal flora found on the skin, mucosal surfaces, and in the gut of healthy individuals1. However, in immunocompromised populations, C. albicans infection can result in a diverse ...
Candidaspecies, usuallyC. albicans, are found in small numbers in the commensal flora (mouth, gastrointestinal tract, vagina, skin) of about 20% of the normal population. The carriage rate tends to increase with age and is higher in the vagina during pregnancy. Commensal yeasts are more preval...
A fine balance between growth control of microorganisms of the normal vaginal flora and a rapid elimination of pathogens is crucial for the maintenance of epithelial integrity and func- tion. The epithelial cells of the vaginal mucosa represent the first line of defense against infections. They ...