Vaginal capsules of lactobacillus plantarum p 17630 for prevention of relapse of candida vulvovaginitis

Authors

  • C. Carrierо University of Bari, Italy
  • V. Lezzі University of Bari, Italy
  • T. Mancinі University of Bari, Italy
  • L. Selvaggі University of Bari, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18370/2309-4117.2012.6.64-69

Keywords:

Lactobacillus Plantarum P 17630, prevention, recurrence, soft gelatin capsules, candida vulvovaginitis

Abstract

An experimental multicenter prospective study of the efficacy of the drug on the basis of Lactobacillus Plantarum P 17630 as vaginal probiotics in the prevention of recurrence of VVC at 17 antenatal clinics in Italy was done. The study involved 476 women aged 18-45 years with recurrent uncomplicated VVC. The results show that the use of the treatment regimens against VVC antimycotic therapy product containing Lactobacillus Plantarum P 17630 (Gynolact) with microbiologically proven vaginal probiotic properties can significantly improve the patient outcomes.

Author Biographies

C. Carrierо, University of Bari

Dept. of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Neonatology

V. Lezzі, University of Bari

Dept. of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Neonatology

T. Mancinі, University of Bari

Dept. of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Neonatology

L. Selvaggі, University of Bari

Dept. of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Neonatology

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2012-08-14

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Carrierо C., Lezzі V., Mancinі T., & Selvaggі L. (2012). Vaginal capsules of lactobacillus plantarum p 17630 for prevention of relapse of candida vulvovaginitis. REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY, (6), 64–69. https://doi.org/10.18370/2309-4117.2012.6.64-69

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No. 6 (2012)

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Inflammatory diseases

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