Can intrauterine contraceptive devices be a Candida albicans reservoir?
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- 作者：Francieli Chassot ; Melyssa F.N. Negri ; Arthur E. Svidzinski ; Lucé ; lia Donatti ; Rosane M. Peralta ; Terezinha I.E. Svidzinski ; Marcia E.L. Consolaro
- 关键词：IUD ; Vulvovaginal candidiasis ; Adherence ; Biofilm
- 刊名：Contraception
- 出版年：2008
- 出版时间：May 2008
- 年：2008
- 卷：77
- 期：5
- 页码：355-359
- 全文大小：1900 K
文摘
The in vitro adherence of Candida albicans isolated from vaginal exudates of patients with vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) to intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) and biofilm formation capacity were evaluated.