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To determine the epidemiological profile and species diversity of Candida isolates from women with clinically suspected vaginitis using conventional phenotypic methods and CHROMagar Candida.

August 19, 2026CureusOpen Access

Species Diversity and Epidemiological Trends of Candida Isolates Recovered From Vaginitis Cases

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SPSuman A PawarKrishna Institute of Medical Sciences GKGeeta S. KarandeKrishna Institute of Medical Sciences SPSatish R. PatilKrishna Institute of Medical Sciences

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Cross-sectional study reports high non-albicans Candida prevalence in women with vaginitis, highlighting the need for routine species-level identification.

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To determine the epidemiological profile and species diversity of Candida isolates from women with clinically suspected vaginitis using conventional phenotypic methods and CHROMagar Candida.
Conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study in Karad, India, analyzing high vaginal swab specimens from women of reproductive age with suspected vaginitis (N=428).
Identified Candida species using direct microscopy, Sabouraud's dextrose agar culture, Gram staining, germ tube testing, carbohydrate fermentation testing, and CHROMagar Candida.
Candida species were isolated in 127 of 428 patients (29.67%), occurring most frequently in women aged 18–28 years (55.12%) and pregnant individuals (67.72%).
Non-albicans Candida (NAC) species collectively accounted for 52.76% of isolates, with Candida krusei (25.20%), Candida tropicalis (16.54%), and Candida glabrata (11.02%), compared to Candida albicans at 47.24%.

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Pawar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a858aaf03308d306e2d7efe https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.114632

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Cross-sectional study reports high non-albicans Candida prevalence in women with vaginitis, highlighting the need for routine species-level identification.

Species Diversity and Epidemiological Trends of Candida Isolates Recovered From Vaginitis Cases

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