Microbial flora associated with Candida albicans vulvovaginitis.

The relationship between vaginal microflora Candida albicans vulvovaginitis is studied. Results obtained from 340 vaginal specimens showed an increase of isolates in the absence of C albicans for all groups of microorganisms (168%), particularly for the gram-negative bacteria (226%). A high frequency of polymicrobial vaginitis is noted, as is the probable importance of anaerobic microorganisms. Finally, some special aspects of the pathogenesis of C albicans infection are discussed.