MY2111-1

Vaginal swab: Candida tropicalis – Shipped November 22, 2021

HISTORY

This challenge was sent as a simulated vaginal swab from a patient with recurrent vaginitis. Laboratories were expected to isolate and identify Candida tropicalis.

MAIN EDUCATIONAL POINTS from MY2111-1

• Although Candida albicans remains the dominant species responsible for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis, effective treatment measures are best if species-specific.
• Susceptibility testing may not routinely be performed as this is a non-invasive specimen type

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