Validation of the <i>SavvyCheck</i><sup>TM</sup><i> Vaginal Yeast Test</i> for Screening Pregnant Women for Vulvovaginal Candidosis: A Prospective, Cross-Sectional Study

Validation of the <i>SavvyCheck</i><sup>TM</sup><i> Vaginal Yeast Test</i> for Screening Pregnant Women for Vulvovaginal Candidosis: A Prospective, Cross-Sectional Study

Pregnant women have an increased risk of vulvovaginal candidosis. Recurrent candidosis is under debate as a contributor to preterm birth, and vertical transmission may cause diaper dermatitis and oral thrush in the newborn. Apart from cultural methods, the gold standard for diagnosing candidosis is...

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Main Authors: Philipp Foessleitner, Herbert Kiss, Julia Deinsberger, Julia Ott, Lorenz Zierhut, Alex Farr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
Subjects:
antenatal care
<i>Candida</i>
point-of-care test
pregnancy
vulvovaginal candidosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/7/3/233

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