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The Incidence and Prevalence of Candida albicans infection of the urogenital tract of females between the ages of 18 and 45 years old: A Case study of Patients receiving treatment in Ashford and Patrice clinic in Port Harcourt

Author Affiliations

  • 1 Rexall Research Services, Port Harcourt, NIGERIA

Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., Volume 3, Issue (4), Pages 101-104, April,22 (2014)

Abstract

The incidence and prevalence of Candida albicans infection of females urogenital tract in Port Harcourt Urban area is quite high representing 18.9% of women investigated. It is more of an infection of those queried for urogenital tract infection than in pregnant and diabetic women, with a recorded 10.3%, 5.6% and 3.0% respectively. It was equally found to be high in sexually active women within the ages of 18 and 35. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) carried out on the various treatment options (i.e UTI, Pregnancy and diabetes) showed no significant difference at 95% probability level with respect to Candida albicans infection. Besides, antibiotics treatment also enhances the proliferation of the yeast. The incidence and prevalence of the infection was quite high but can be reduced in Port Harcourt Urban with an improved personal hygiene and adequate medical services available.

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