The introduction of estrin in the treatment of gonorrheal vulvovaginitis in young children by Lewis4 has led to much speculation as to the method by which the hormone overcomes this infection. The development of the infantile vaginal mucosa into a structure resembling the adult tissue, under the influence of estrin, was at first considered as the factor important in the eradication of the gonoc...

Introduction: One of the most frequent complaints women during gestational period is vulvovaginitis, which are infections that affect female genitalia. When you have contact with an infectious agent, such as microorganisms, parasites, bacteria, viruses or fungi. Therefore, it fundamental importance nursing professional has knowledge about these infections, and treatment strategies carried out a...

Bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and genital candidiasis are considered the main etiologies of vulvovaginitis. Few studies estimate the prevalence of vulvovaginitis among adolescents, especially in Brazil. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and main risk factors associated with bacterial vaginosis and genital infection by C. albicans and Trichomonas vaginalis among a group of adol...

Background Rapid and accurate identification and evaluation of antifungal susceptibility pattern of Candida isolates are crucial to determine suitable antifungal drugs for the treatment of patients with vulvovaginitis candidiasis. Materials and Methods Vaginal samples were collected from 150 women with suspicious vaginal candidiasis, and then cultured on Sabouraoud's Dextrose Agar with chlora...

There have been considerable advances in our understanding of the pathophysiology of pruritus in recent years. The purpose of this review was to highlight itch entities in women, and in particular pruritic vulvar dermatoses that women experience among different age groups. Unique temporal shifts may contribute to the etiology of many of these conditions. These changes lead to cyclical changes i...