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Current treatment options for vulvovaginal candidiasis caused by azole-resistant Candida species

Sobel, J. D., Sobel, R.·2018·Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Clinicians are increasingly challenged by patients with refractory vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) caused by azole-resistant Candida species. Fluconazole resistant C.albicans is a growing and perplexing problem following years of indiscriminate drug prescription and unnecessary drug exposure and for which there are few therapeutic alternatives. Regrettably, although the azole class of drugs has expanded, new classes of antifungal drugs have not been forthcoming, limiting effective treatment options in patients with azole resistant Candida vaginitis. AREAS COVERED: This review covers published data on epidemiology, pathophysiology and treatment options for women with azole-resistant refractory VVC. EXPERT OPINION: Fluconazole resistant C.albicans adds to the challenge of azole resistant non-albicans Candida spp. Both issues follow years of indiscriminate drug prescription and unnecessary fluconazole exposure. Although an understanding of azole resistance in yeast has been established, this knowledge has not translated into useful therapeutic advantage. Treatment options for such women with refractory symptoms are extremely limited. New therapeutic options and strategies are urgently needed to meet this challenge of azole drug resistance.

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  • Recurrence can result from developed resistance to antifungal treatment, usually due to prolonged or repeated use of a single agent.

    “Recurrence can also result from developed resistance to antifungal treatment, usually due to prolonged or repeated use of a single agent. 11”
  • Breakthrough infections are still relatively rare (usually <5% of patients).

    “Although breakthrough infections are still relatively rare (usually < 5% of patients), in vitro susceptibility testing can be useful in selecting subsequent treatment.11,18”
  • Development of azole-resistant infection may be suspected in women who do not respond to standard treatment regimens or who experience breakthrough symptoms despite compliant long-term fluconazole maintenance therapy.

    “Development of azole-resistant infection may be suspected in women who do not respond to standard treatment regimens or who experience breakthrough symptoms despite compliant long-term fluconazole maintenance therapy. 11”
  • Treating azole-resistant vaginitis constitutes a major clinical challenge for providers, given the current paucity of alternative antimycotic agents.

    “Treating azole-resistant vaginitis constitutes a major clinical challenge for providers, given the current paucity of alternative antimycotic agents. 11”
  • In vitro susceptibility testing can be useful in selecting subsequent treatment.

    “in vitro susceptibility testing can be useful in selecting subsequent treatment.11,18”

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Authors
Sobel, J. D., & Sobel, R.
Affiliations
  • Wayne State University (US)
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (US)
Corresponding author
Sobel, J. D.
Venue
Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy
Published
2018-06-13
Volume
19
Issue
9
Pages
971-977
ISSN
  • 1465-6566 (ISSN-L)
  • 1744-7666
OpenAlex
W2809133082
Cited by
168
References
56
Citations by year
2026: 11 · 2025: 19 · 2024: 24 · 2023: 39 · 2022: 34 · 2021: 20 · 2020: 13 · 2019: 7 · 2018: 1
FWCI
1.50
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
not funded
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Microbiology › Reproductive tract infections research
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics › Fungal Plant Pathogen Control
Keywords
vaginal candidiasis, azole resistance, Candida albicans, fluconazole resistance, non-albicans Candida, antifungal resistance, Candida vaginitis
MeSH terms
Antifungal Agents, Boric Acids, Candida, Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal, Female, Humans, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Fluconazole, Drug Resistance, Fungal, 14-alpha Demethylase Inhibitors

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