Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis associated with the use of a probiotic supplement
Probiotic supplements containing <i>S. cerevisiae</i> have been implicated in systemic infection, and exogenous exposure to <i>S. cerevisiae</i> has been linked to vulvovaginal candidiasis. Little is known about the potential adverse effects of probiotic supplements containing <i>Saccharomyces</i> species in women with compromised vaginal microbiomes, and further study and caution may be warranted. Intravaginal boric acid should be considered in the treatment of <i>S. cerevisiae</i> vaginitis.
Authors
- Andrea Gonzalez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0125-7989)
- Chemen M. Neal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9905-0937)
- Adeoti Oshinowo
- Trilliah Fazle
- Tavonna Kako
Institutions
- Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- IDCases
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02285
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.18