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    2023

    Comparing the Effect of Probiotic and Fluconazole on Treatment and Recurrence of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: a Triple-Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial

    et al

    Published in Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins

    Key Findings

    Probiotic treatment achieved cure rates comparable to fluconazole with lower recurrence at follow-up.

    Conclusions

    Probiotics are a plausible adjunct or alternative for uncomplicated candidiasis.

    Limitations

    Single-centre trial with modest sample size.

    Supplements Studied

    Probiotics
    Probiotic

    Probiotic treatment achieved cure rates comparable to fluconazole with lower recurrence at follow-up.

    Outcomes Measured

    Candida Control

    Probiotic treatment achieved cure rates comparable to fluconazole with lower recurrence at follow-up.

    Fungal Infection Resistance

    The aim of this study was to compare the effects of probiotic and fluconazole on the treatment and recurrence of vulvovaginal candidiasis.

    Study Details

    Year:2023
    Quality Score:6/10

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