Contrast phase cytology in diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis

Konrad Florczak; Jan Peterek; Marek Korożan; Marta Kałużna; Marta Gross; Janusz Emerich

ISSN: 1231-6407

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2/2007
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Contrast phase cytology in diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis

Konrad Florczak

,

Jan Peterek

,

Marek Korożan

,

Marta Kałużna

,

Marta Gross

,

Janusz Emerich

Gin Prakt 2007; 2: 2-10

Online publish date: 2007/07/13

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The usefulness of phase contrast microscopy in diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidisis (VVC) is presented. The crucial role of differentiation of colonization and uncomplicated VVC infection using contrast phase microscopy is pointed out. Figures of spores and pseudohyphae of Candida albicans obtained in traditional cytology, KOH test and contrast phase method are compared. Cytological features of non-albicans species and significance of cytopathic effect in recognition of VVC infection are discussed. Complement of direct smear cytological tests and mycological cultures, especially with reference to non-albicans species is pointed out.

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Contrast phase cytology in diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis

Konrad Florczak , Jan Peterek , Marek Korożan , Marta Kałużna , Marta Gross , Janusz Emerich

phase contrast cytology vulvovaginal candidiasis, vaginitis

Konrad Florczak

,

Jan Peterek

,

Marek Korożan

,

Marta Kałużna

,

Marta Gross

,

Janusz Emerich