meta_analysis
    2023

    The Role of Probiotics in the Treatment of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    et al

    Published in Ethiop J Health Sci

    Key Findings

    Probiotics added to antifungal therapy improved short-term clinical and mycological cure rates in vulvovaginal candidiasis.

    Conclusions

    Adjunctive probiotics may improve short-term cure but long-term recurrence data are weak.

    Limitations

    Small heterogeneous trials; strain and route differ widely.

    Supplements Studied

    Probiotics
    Probiotic

    Probiotics added to antifungal therapy improved short-term clinical and mycological cure rates in vulvovaginal candidiasis.

    Outcomes Measured

    Probiotics added to antifungal therapy improved short-term clinical and mycological cure rates in vulvovaginal candidiasis.

    Probiotics added to antifungal therapy improved short-term clinical and mycological cure rates in vulvovaginal candidiasis.

    Study Details

    Year:2023
    Quality Score:6/10

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