Identification and Characterization of Candida on CHROMAgar™ in Pregnant Women of Multan, Pakistan

Abstract

Introduction: Infections to vagina with fungi/yeast are ten times more common during pregnancy because of hormonal and biochemical fluctuations. Increased use of antibiotics and presence of high levels of reproductive hormones during pregnancy also stimulate yeast colonization with Candida species. These two contributes significantly to be an important risk factor in Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC) and Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), a complication during pregnancies. Overall occurrence of UTI/vaginal yeast infections increases with progression of pregnancy and maximizes by third trimester worldwide.