Incidencia de cándida albicans en mujeres embarazadas que asisten al centro de salud tipo C Velasco Ibarra del cantón Machala.

Abstract

Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungus strain present in the vaginal, cutaneous and oral flora. In our country it represents one of the most common infections in women, especially in those who are pregnant, where hormones and changes in metabolism make them susceptible to this disease. For this reason, the research consisted of determining the incidence of C. albicans in pregnant women who attended the "Velasco Ibarra" type C Health Center, Machala Canton. A descriptive methodological design was used to determine the presence or absence of the infection in urine samples collected during gestation, a range of 15 to 35 years was identified. Statistical information was contributed and the patients who suffered from vaginal mycosis were followed up. The evaluation of knowledge of the age group was considered, because misinformation increases the risk of contracting the disease. The applied surveys revealed that the majority of the population belongs to pregnant women in the third trimester, highlighting that they do not have comorbidities. The results showed that women have a candidiasis infection, while a minority group has a Candida krusei strain, in addition to this, the average age for contracting the disease was established and the risk factors represented an influence in the acquisition of the disease. The infected population reported symptoms such as irritation of the affected area, vaginal secretions, pain during intercourse, among others. The use of antibiotics was also considered in the study, from which a statistical graph was elaborated. It was concluded that risk factors condition to contract the disease such as lack of hygiene and prevention methods, while a small group presented this pathology accompanied by vaginal secretions and burning when urinating.