Biased Genotype Distributions of<i>Candida albicans</i>Strains Associated with Vulvovaginal Candidosis and Candidal Balanoposthitis in China

Abstract

The results suggest the existence of vaginopathic C. albicans strains with enhanced virulence and tropism for the vagina and the high possibility of sexual transmission of genital C. albicans infection. Identification of specific genotypes that correlate with severity of VVC is also of diagnostic and therapeutic significance.