Genetic susceptibility to recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis in an African population from Nairobi, Kenya

Genetic susceptibility to recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis in an African population from Nairobi, Kenya

Abstract Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) affects 75% of women worldwide at least once in their lifetime, with up to 9% of women experiencing recurrent episodes (RVVC). Genetic differences may play a role in women developing recurrent VVC infections. Thus, we investigated genetic host factors that may...

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Main Authors: Gloria S. Omosa-Manyonyi, Isis Ricano Ponce, Diletta Rosati, Mariolina Bruno, Nelly W. Kamau, Moses M. Obimbo, Martin Jaeger, Andre J. A. M. van der Ven, Mihai G. Netea, Vinod Kumar, Jaap Ten Oever
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis
Candida
Genetic polymorphisms
Cytokines
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-95772-7
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