Candidiasis Among Pregnant Women Of Childbearing Age

ABSTRACT

Fifty (50) High Vaginal Swab (HVS) were carefully and aseptically carried from pregnant women with complaint of vaginal discharge. The samples were analyzed using standard microbiological methods. Wet preparation of the samples were examined microscopically and the Swabs were cultured on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) plates and incubated at 37oC for 3-4 days. The overall prevalence of Candida albican was Eighten (36%). This investigation recommends good personal hygiene and regular check up for women domiciled in this area since Candida albicans poses a major health challenge to avoid complicated health problems. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page ﾿ i

Declaration ﾿ ii

Certification ﾿ iii

Dedication ﾿ iv

Acknowledgements ﾿ v

Table of contents ﾿ vi

List of tables ﾿ viii

Abstract ﾿ ix

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 ﾿ Introduction ﾿ 1

1.2 ﾿ Aims and objectives ﾿ 6

CHAPTER TWO

2.0 ﾿ Literature review    ﾿ 7

2.1 ﾿ Candidiasis ﾿ 7

CHAPTER THREE

3.0 ﾿ Materials and Methods    ﾿ 18

3.1 ﾿ Collection of Samples ﾿ 18

3.2 ﾿ Wet Preparation ﾿ 18

3.3 ﾿ Microbiological Analysis ﾿ 18

3.4 ﾿ Sterilization ﾿ 19

3.5 ﾿ Identification of Bacteria ﾿ 19

3.6 ﾿ Gram Staining ﾿ 19

3.7       Catalase Test ﾿ 20

3.7.1 ﾿ Coagulase Test ﾿ 20

3.7.2 ﾿ Citrate Test ﾿ 20

3.7.3 ﾿ Motility, Indole, Urease Test (MIU) ﾿ 21

3.7.4 ﾿ Triple Sugar Iron Test ﾿ 21

3.7.5 ﾿ Oxidase Test ﾿ 22

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 ﾿ Results    ﾿ 23

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 ﾿ Discussion, Recommendation and Conclusion ﾿ 27

5.1 ﾿ Recommendation ﾿ 28

5.2 ﾿ Conclusion ﾿ 28

﾿ References