*1,2Adogo, L. Y., 2Chuku, A., 2Joseph, N. F., 3Ombugadu, A., 4,5Reuben, R. C., and 1,2Ajide, B.
1Department of Biological Sciences, Bingham University, Karu, Nigeria
2Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria
3Department of Zoology, Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria
4German Centre of Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig, Puschstraße 4, 04103, Leipzig, Germany 5Department of Experimental Interaction Ecology, Institute of Biology, Leipzig University, Puschstraße 4, 04103, Leipzig, Germany *Correspondence to: lillian.adogo@binghamuni.edu.ng
Abstract:
Background: The use of contraceptive devices predisposes women to vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) globally. Despite the high incidence of VVC and antifungal resistance to azoles, the genetic diversity and resistance pattern among contraceptive users in Nigeria is poorly investigated. This study therefore sought to characterize and determine the phylogenetic breadth of Candida species as well as their resistance to antifungal agents. Continue reading “Phylogenetic diversity and susceptibility of Candida species from women using contraceptive devices in northcentral Nigeria”