incidence of vulvovaginal candidiasis among iraqi women

This work was carried out on 50 women, they were attended to the gynecological out patient clinic, and they were suffering from itching, burning and irritation of vagina, vaginal discharge was not always exist but most discharge was vary from watery in consistency with whitish - gray color. Vaginal swabs were collected from these women. Samples were examined macroscopically and microscopically to find the etiological agents. Results showed that Candida albicans (70%) and non albicans Candida (20%) played an important role in this disease, the incidence of infection varied among age group, it was high among age (35) y and above also patients1 history may play a big role in vulvovaginal candidiasis. In conclusion, vulvovaginal candidiasis considers as a serious problem among Iraqi women therefore understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of albicans and non albicans Candida may be very important to reduce the incidence of infection and find proper treatment.