Vulvovaginitis in Women: Risk Factors and Antifungal Effect of ‎Two Selected Plant Extracts on Candida species ‎

Abstract

(P<0.05) was used to determine the factors associated with vulvovaginitis. Results: There was a significant association (P<0.05) with the use of birth control pills, tight underwear, tight clothing, pregnancy and vulvovaginitis. (χ2= 82.78, P<0.001, χ2= 23.06 P<0.001, χ2= 8.292 P<0.004, χ2 = 30.95 P≤0.0001 respectively). Twenty-one (21) isolates of Candida species were identified as Candida tropicalis 13(59.1%)), Candida glabrata 3(13.6%), Candida albicans 3(13.6%), Candida parasiplosis 1(4.6%) and Candida lambica 1(4.6%).. Conclusion: The study demonstrates that birth control pills, tight underwear, tight clothing and pregnancy had a significant association with vulvovaginitis. All Candida species isolates were resistant to plant extracts. Women should be educated on the risk factors associated with vulvovaginitis.