Copper IUD increases virulence of non- species isolated from women with vulvovaginal candidiasis.

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of copper-bearing intrauterine device (IUD) use on the virulence of species causing vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). The ability of species to produce proteinase and phospholipase enzymes was studied, together with their antifungal susceptibility. Vaginal swabs from women with VVC were cultured and species were identified.