Candida-related vaginitis in pregnant women in Ha Noi
- Author:
Khanh Thi Nguyen
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
vaginitis
- MeSH:
Vaginitis;
Pregnant Women
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2002;435(11):41-43
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
The study was conducted on the women without chronic internal disease who were examined and followed at the Institute of Mother and newborn protection between 6/1998 and 10/2000. Obstetric and gynecological history and risk factors of candidosis were investigated. The results found that candidosis was more likely to occur during pregnancy. The candidosis incidence of women who lived in inner city was higher than that of women who lived in suburb. Pre-intercourse hygiene and menstrual hygiene under water stream linked to reduce the risk. Intrauterine device (IUD) and oral contraceptives had not related to vaginal candidosis
