Vulvovaginal candidiasis: knowledge, practices and occurrence among pregnant women receiving antenatal care in a teaching hospital, Ghana

Vulvovaginal candidiasis: knowledge, practices and occurrence among pregnant women receiving antenatal care in a teaching hospital, Ghana

BackgroundVulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC) is a condition commonly caused by Candida albicans. It is the second most common infection of the female genitalia affecting many women worldwide. Studies have identified unhealthy genital care practices to be associated with the infection among women includi...

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Main Authors: Florence Shine Edziah, Princess Ruhama Acheampong, Philip Apraku Tawiah, Cedric Dzidzor Amengor, Godsway Edem Kpene, Grace Otobea Amponsah, Priscilla Appiah Baffoe, Georgina Korankye, John Gameli Deku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Global Women's Health
Subjects:
candidiasis
pregnant women
antibiotic use
knowledge
practices
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgwh.2025.1647140/full
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