Article
Genital candidosis in heterosexual couples.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV - 1 Feb 2011
Lisboa C, Costa A R, Ricardo E, Santos A, Azevedo F, Pina-Vaz C, Rodrigues A G
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that Candida can be sexually transmitted; however, the contribution of sexual transmission to the pathogenesis of genital candidosis needs further elucidation. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to evaluate genital candidosis and its transmissibility in heterosexual couples. METHODS: Heterosexual couples were recruited among attendees of an Sexually Transmitted Diseases clinic. Specimens for...
Topics
- Adult
- Candida
- Candidiasis, Cutaneous
- Female
- Genital Diseases, Female
- Genital Diseases, Male
- Genotype
- Heterosexuality
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Penis
