Trends in Prevalence of Yeast Species Associated With Urogenital Infection in Nsukka, Nigeria: An Overview of True Candida Species and Genotyping of Candida albicans hwp1‐Heterozygous Isolates
This study finds high prevalence of candida species in urogenital infections, indicating antifungal resistance concerns.
Key Points
A total of 129 yeast isolates were recovered, with candida albicans being the most prevalent species at 73.64%.
Antifungal susceptibility testing showed all candida isolates were susceptible to voriconazole and nystatin, but reduced susceptibility to fluconazole was noted.
The study utilized conventional phenotypic techniques and molecular methods for identifications, along with disk diffusion and broth dilution methods for susceptibility analysis.
The findings highlight the importance of incorporating yeast culture and antifungal testing in routine diagnostics to manage urogenital candidiasis effectively.