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Mannose-binding lectin and vulvovaginal candidiasis.
International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - 1 Jan 2006
Liu Fei, Liao Qinping, Liu Zhaohui
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of mannose-binding lectin (MBL) gene polymorphism on the immune system and the significance of vaginal MBL concentration in the pathogenesis of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and recurrent VVC (rVVC). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Mannose-binding lectin concentrations in CVL samples from 111 women were collected between August 2004 and November 2004, 51 with VVC, 6 with rVVC patients,...
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