Recurrent vaginal candida infection Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Sint Radboud
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: •Minimum age 18 years •At least 3 episodes of symptomatic vulvovaginal candidiasis within the last year •At least one of these episodes needs to be confirmed with a positive culture for Candida •Western European descent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: •Diabetes mellitus •HIV or other iknown mmune disorder •Use of immunosuppressive drugs or chemotherapy •Episodes preceded by the use of antibiotics
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Presence of polymorphisms in the genes of the innate immune system, that are involved in the host defense against vulvovaginal Candida infections. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed