Role of vaginal mucosa, host immunity and microbiota in vulvovaginal candidiasis

• Main Authors: Balakrishnan, Subatrra Nair, Yamang, Haizat, Lorenz, Michael C., Chew, Shu Yih, Than, Leslie Thian Lung
• Format: Article
• Published: MDPI 2022
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/103119/; https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/6/618

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a prevalent gynaecological disease characterised by vaginal wall inflammation that is caused by Candida species. VVC impacts almost three-quarters of all women throughout their reproductive years. As the vaginal mucosa is the first point of contact with microbes, va...