Recurrent vulvovaginitis candidiasis; an overview of traditional and alternative therapies.

Abstract

Vulvovaginitis is a common inflammatory condition that can significantly disrupt a woman's life. The term vulvovaginitis actually encompasses a variety of inflammatory lower gential tract disorders that may be secondary to infection, irritation, allergy or systemic disease (Table 1). This article focuses on candida-caused vulvovaginitis, a condition known as vulvovaginitis candidiasis. Approximately 75% of U.S. women expreience vulvovaginitis candidiasis during thier reproductive years. Between 40% and 50% of these women have recurrent episodes, and 5% to 8% experience chronic candida infections. Approximately 3 million women have recurrent candidial infections. The prevalence of vulvovaginitis candiasis is expected to rise due to the growing number of non-C albicans species (which are immune to most antifungal medcationa) and as a result of more widespread antifungal resistance.

• Authors: Candy Wilson
• Journal: Advance for nurse practitioners (Adv Nurse Pract) Vol. 13 Issue 5 Pg. 24-9; quiz 30 (May 2005) ISSN: 1096-6293 [Print] United States
• PMID: 15898312 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Anti-Infective Agents, Local
• Antifungal Agents
• Boric Acids
• Nonprescription Drugs
• Tea Tree Oil
• boric acid

Topics

• Anti-Infective Agents, Local (therapeutic use)
• Antifungal Agents (therapeutic use)
• Boric Acids (therapeutic use)
• Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal (diagnosis, epidemiology, microbiology, therapy)
• Causality
• Complementary Therapies (methods)
• Drug Prescriptions
• Drug Resistance, Fungal
• Female
• Garlic
• Humans
• Lactobacillus acidophilus
• Nonprescription Drugs (therapeutic use)
• Prevalence
• Recurrence
• Self Care
• Tea Tree Oil (therapeutic use)
• Treatment Outcome
• Yogurt