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VOL. 8, ISSUE 4 (2022)
Prevalence of vaginal candidiasis among female students in Imo State University Owerri, Nigeria
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Anumihe O C, Ohale J C, Nwafor I A, Hussaini S E, Onyewuenyi N, Emerenini O P, Anuniru C O
Abstract
The present study evaluates the prevalence of vaginal candidiasis in female students of Imo State University Owerri Nigeria, within the ages of 18-26years were examined for the prevalence of vaginal candidiasis in selected medical laboratories between October to December 2020. Their personal biometric data were documented, their vaginal swab specimen were cultured, Lactophenol cotton blue staining and Germ tube test techniques were employed to microscopically confirm the presence of Candida albicans. The result showed that 25 out 55 students examined tested positive with prevalence rate of 45.5%, the age group of 18 to 20 had the highest prevalence rate with 18.18%, while front gate hostels had the highest prevalence rate with 20%. These Findings reveal a relatively high prevalence rate of candidiasis among female IMSU students and underscore the need for improved personal hygiene and hostel sanitation.
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Pages:35-40
How to cite this article:
Anumihe O C, Ohale J C, Nwafor I A, Hussaini S E, Onyewuenyi N, Emerenini O P, Anuniru C O "Prevalence of vaginal candidiasis among female students in Imo State University Owerri, Nigeria". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 8, Issue 4, 2022, Pages 35-40
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