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From 20th century, our views, understanding and treatment of pathogenic infections have drastically changed. Pathogenic organisms were discovered, classified and treatments were subsequently implemented. Candidiasis spp. was discovered and linked to the condition; Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC), commonly known as yeast infection, which affects the female lower genital tract, vulva and vagina. Symtoms of such an infection include itching, burning, soreness and a creamy vaginal discharge. Given the nature, location and symptoms of such an infection, individuals are often self-conscious and hesitant to discus it or seek medical attention until symptoms become unbearable. VVC is one of the most common infections in reproductive age females with 75% of women experiencing infection at least once in their lives. Due to the qualitative gap in literature toward women affected by VVC in our country, this study aimed to highlight the knowledge, attitudes and practices towards VVC among reproductive age in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Humanos , Feminino , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Trinidad e Tobago , Candidíase Vulvovaginal , Mulheres , Atitude , ConhecimentoRESUMO
The aetiology of vaginal discharge was studied in 175 Barbadian women. Pregnant women accounted for 52 percent (91) of the population studied. Candida albicans was detected in 45 percent of the women, bacterial vaginosis in 28 percent and Trichomonas vaginalis in 8.6 percent. Bacterial vaginosis was more common in non-pregnant women (33 percent vs 23 per cent) whereas C. albicans was more common in pregnant women. Mixed infections were found in 10 women and an aetiological agent was detected in 75 percent of the women studied. These data emphasize the need for laboratory investigation of vaginal discharge since each of these infections can be treated effectively with specific agents (AU)
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Humanos , Feminino , Gravidez , Adolescente , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Vaginite/etiologia , Vaginose Bacteriana/diagnóstico , Vaginose Bacteriana/tratamento farmacológico , Vaginite por Trichomonas/diagnóstico , Vaginite por Trichomonas/tratamento farmacológico , Candidíase Vulvovaginal/diagnóstico , Candidíase Vulvovaginal/tratamento farmacológico , Azóis/uso terapêutico , Metronidazol/uso terapêutico , Clindamicina/uso terapêuticoRESUMO
This paper is very timely in its relationship to the current epidemic of gonorrhea in this country and as reported by the western nations. It emphasizes the difficulty in establishing the diagnosis of gonorrhea in women and girls without using cultures from the cervix and rectum. The new media soon available to the practising profession will be a boon in this regard. Mixed infections or infestations have been proven in instances of vaginitis. The smear is of little value alone. This study does not touch upon the high percentage of women infected with gonorrhea who are asymptomatic. (AU)