Species distribution and susceptibility profiles of Candida species isolated from vulvovaginal candidiasis, emergence of C. lusitaniae

Abstract

As the findings revealed, the majority of VVC cases were caused by non-<i>albicans Candida</i> species which were often more resistant to antifungal agents. <i>Candida lusitaniae</i> generally had fluconazole MICs above the ECV. Given the propensity of <i>C. lusitaniae</i> to develop resistance under drug pressure, antifungals should be administered with caution. The emergence of these species justify the epidemiological surveillance surveys to watch out the distribution of yeast species.