Repeated candidiasis: reinfection or recrudescence? A review.

Candida vulvovaginitis is one of the most common infections encountered by obstetricians and gynecologists from all parts of the world. The modern treatment of vaginal candidiasis with imidazole antimycotics such as clotrimazole has been shown to be highly effective. However, there is a small group of women who experience repeated episodes of vaginal candidiasis. This article reviews possible predisposing factors related to recurrent vaginal candidiasis.