Journal of Experimental and Molecular Biology (Jan 2021)

CANDIDIASIS IN PREGNANCY- PERSONAL STUDY

  • Diana Popovici,
  • Răzvan Socolov,
  • Eduard Crauciuc,
  • Raluca Bălan,
  • Ovidiu Toma,
  • Loredana Hurjui,
  • Mihaela Vasiliu,
  • Cătălina Stan,
  • Mona Akad,
  • Raluca-Ancuta Tiperciuc,
  • Andreea Dobos,
  • Georgiana Buznea

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 21, no. 1

Abstract

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The impact of an intensive educational program regarding candidiasis in pregnancyon health professionals knowledge at Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology ”Elena Doamna” in Iași, Romania. The study was designed in three phases: Assessment phase, Implementation phase and Evaluation phase. The study was conducted from early January to the end of December 2019. The result of the study shows that its most frequent location is in the mouth and the vagina. The symptoms are reduced and the diagnosis is based on the clinical examination, the confirmation being performed by microscopic examination. Prophylactic treatment of candidiasis involves maintaining a rigorous hygiene, avoiding excessive and unprotected use of antibiotics and increasing the body's immunity through a balanced diet and through the intake of mineral salts and vitamins.

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