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Mannose‐binding lectin gene polymorphism and resistance to therapy in women with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis
11 Aug 2008
Abstract excerpt
PRECIS: Women with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVC) due to a polymorphism in codon 54 of the MBL2 gene respond better to fluconazole maintenance therapy than do women with other underlying causes. OBJECTIVE: To explain differences in response rates to maintenance therapy with fluconazole in women suffering from RVC by evaluating associations with a polymorphism in the gene coding for mannose-binding...
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