<i>Lactobacillus</i> Prophylaxis for <i>Candida</i> Vaginitis
Authors: David J. Drutz
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1992)

Editorials1 March 1992Lactobacillus Prophylaxis for Candida VaginitisDavid J. Drutz, MDDavid J. Drutz, MDAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-116-5-419 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptCandidavaginitis is a common infectious disease. It is probably the most common manifestation of candidiasis and represents infection by a microorganism that normally resides on the vaginal mucosal surface.Candida albicansis the dominant etiologic agent, although otherCandidaspecies, as well asTorulopsis glabrata, may also produce the disease.Candidavaginitis is superficial, manifested predominantly by the attachment of fungi to mucosal epithelial cells; deep mucosal invasion does not occur. The infection may be acute, subacute, or chronic. In addition, infection may be cyclical, perhaps related to hormonal changes in the menstrual cycle, or may occur in relation...References1. Odds F. Candida and Candidosis. Second edition. London: Balliere Tindall; 1988:124. Google Scholar2. Reid G, Bruce A, McGroarty J, Cheng K, and Costerton J. Is there a role for lactobacilli in prevention of urogenital and intestinal infections? Clin Microbiol Rev. 1990;3:335-44. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar3. Rota F. Fifty ways to better women's health: five alternative healers offer their best advice on how to treat the 10 most common ailments. East West. 1990;20:46-60. Google Scholar4. Sehnert K. Restoring your "inner garden": Acidophilus aids body ecology. Health News and Review. 1989;7:1-3. Google Scholar5. Hilton E, Isenberg H, Alperstein P, France K, and Borenstein M. Ingested yogurt as prophylaxis for chronic candidal vaginitis. Ann Intern Med. 1992;116:353-7. LinkGoogle Scholar6. Siltonen S, Vapaatalo H, Salminen S, Gordin A, Saxelin M, and Wikberg R. Effect of Lactobacillus GG yogurt in prevention of antibiotic associated diarrhea. Ann Med. 1990;22:57-59. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar7. . Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration. 21CFR ¶131.200 (Yogurt); 21CFR ¶131.203 (Low-fat Yogurt); 21CFR ¶131.206 (Non-fat Yogurt). April 1991. Google Scholar8. [Anonymous.] Yogurt fights yeast infections. Redbook. 1990;175:32. Google Scholar9. [Anonymous.] The yogurt remedy (connection between Lactobacillus acidophilus and vaginitis). Edell Health Letter. 1990;9:6. Google Scholar10. Bankhead C. Yogurt wins points in test against recurring vaginitis. Med World News. 1989;30:41. Google Scholar11. Wood J, Sweet R, Catena A, Hadley K, and Robbie M. In vitro adherence of Lactobacillus to vaginal epithelial cells. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1985;153:740-3. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAuthors: David J. Drutz, MDAffiliations: St. Michael's Medical Center Newark, NJ 07102 PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited byIntestinal bacteria—a powerful weapon for fungal infections treatmentThe impact of the Fungus-Host-Microbiota interplay upon Candida albicans infections: current knowledge and new perspectivesPerspectives on Existing and Novel Alternative Intravaginal Probiotic Delivery Methods in the Context of Bacterial Vaginosis InfectionEvaluation of antipathogenic activity and adherence properties of human Lactobacillus strains for vaginal formulationsThe serum levels of calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc in patients with recurrent vulvovaginal candidosis during attack, remission and in healthy controlsThe in vitro Activity of Vaginal Lactobacillus With Probiotic Properties Against CandidaPrevention and Treatment of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Using Exogenous LactobacillusProbiotics in clinical conditionsPapel de Lactobacillus como factor protector de la candidiasis vaginalEvaluation and management of vaginitisAnalysis of Lactobacillus phages and bacteriocins in American dairy products and characterization of a phage isolated from yogurtPotential of using lactic acid bacteria for therapy and immunomodulation in manYogurt for Candidal VaginitisScott Podolsky, Alfred I. Tauber, MDProbiotic bacteria: myth or reality? 1 March 1992Volume 116, Issue 5Page: 419-420KeywordsCandidaCandida albicansCandidiasisEpithelial cellsInfectious diseasesLactobacillusMenstrual cycleProphylaxis ePublished: 1 December 2008 Issue Published: 1 March 1992 PDF downloadLoading ...