Identification and Antifungal Susceptibility Profiles of Yeast Urogenital Tract Infection among Women in Benin City, Nigeria

The incidence of candida infections is on the increase globally, with laboratories not performing speciation and susceptibility testing routinely. This study aims to speciate determine profile yeast isolates recovered from urogenital specimens. A total 115 female participants signs symptoms tracts infection attending various clinics in University Benin Teaching Hospital City, Nigeria were recruited for this study. 55 mid-stream urine 60 high vaginal swabs or endocervical collected processed recover isolates. identified test performed using standard techniques. prevalence candiduria - 54.55% candidiasis 63.33%, did differ significantly (P = 0.4426). Age affect 0.0525 P 0.2194, respectively). Candida albicans was most prevalent isolate genital Amphotericin B nystatin active antifungal agents while fluconazole least active. High tract observed