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Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis

Blostein, Freida, Levin-Sparenberg, Elizabeth, Wagner, Julian, Foxman, Betsy·2017·Annals of Epidemiology
DOI 10.1016/j.annepidem.2017.08.010
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Purpose Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC), multiple episodes of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC; vaginal yeast infection) within a 12-month period, adversely affects quality of life, mental health, and sexual activity. Diagnosis is not straightforward, as VVC is defined by the combination of often nonspecific vaginal symptoms and the presence of yeast-which is a common vaginal commensal. Estimating the incidence and prevalence is challenging: most VVC is diagnosed and treated empirically, the availability for purchase of effective therapies over the counter enables self-diagnosis and treatment, and the duration of the relatively benign VVC symptoms is short, introducing errors into any estimates relying on medical records or patient recall.Methods We evaluate current estimates of VVC and RVVC and provide new prevalence estimates using data from a 2011 seven-country (n = 7345) internet panel survey on VVC conducted by Ipsos Health (https://www.ipsos.com/en). We also evaluate information on VVC-associated visits using the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.Results The estimated probability of VVC by age 50 varied widely by country (from 23% to 49%, mean 39%), as did the estimated probability of RVVC after VVC (from 14% to 28%, mean 23%).Conclusions However estimated, the probability of RVVC was high suggesting RVVC is a common condition.

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Authors
Blostein, F., Levin-Sparenberg, E., Wagner, J., & Foxman, B.
Affiliations
University of Michigan (US)
Corresponding author
Foxman, Betsy
ORCID
Venue
Annals of Epidemiology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2017-09
Volume
27
Issue
9
Pages
575-582.e3
ISSN
1047-2797 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.annepidem.2017.08.010
OpenAlex
W2746230075
Cited by
180
References
77
Citations by year
2026: 13 · 2025: 18 · 2024: 25 · 2023: 27 · 2022: 30 · 2021: 23 · 2020: 23 · 2019: 12 · 2018: 8
FWCI
1.65
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
Locations
  • Annals of Epidemiology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
NovaDigm Therapeutics
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Microbiology › Reproductive tract infections research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Urology › Urinary Tract Infections Management
Keywords
recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis, vaginal candidiasis, prevalence, incidence, National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, yeast infections, quality of life, sexual activity
MeSH terms
Antifungal Agents, Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal, Female, Humans, Quality of Life, Recurrence, Sexual Behavior, Vagina, Incidence, Prevalence, Age Distribution

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