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3 . 2022

“Gepon” – a new word in the treatment of candidiasis

Abstract

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is one of the most common inflammatory diseases of the lower genital tract and is one of the main reasons women seek outpatient care. Review articles estimate that 70–75% of women suffer from this condition. The article presents modern features of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical course and therapy of vulvovaginal candidiasis.

Keywords:vulvovaginal candidiasis; etiology; risk factor; antimycotic therapy; “Gepon”

Funding. The study had no sponsor support.

Conflict of interest. The authors declare no conflict of interest.

For citation: Bebneva T.N., Ryabova V.A. “Gepon” – a new word in the treatment of candidiasis. Akusherstvo i ginekologiya: novosti, mneniya, obuchenie [Obstetrics and Gynecology: News, Opinions, Training]. 2022; 10 (3): 113–8. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33029/2303-9698-2022-10-3-113-118 (in Russian)

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