Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis; a dynamic interkingdom biofilm disease of Candida and Lactobacillus
E. McKloud, L. Sherry, R. Kean, C. Delaney, S. Williams, R. Metcalfe, R. Thomas, C. Williams, G. Ramage
This study investigates RVVC by analyzing the vaginal microbiome and interactions between Candida and Lactobacillus, finding reduced L. crispatus and increased L. iners, and showing Lactobacillus inhibition of Candida biofilm formation.
bioRxiv · Feb 12, 2021Microbiology