[Vaginal candidiasis: frequency of occurrence and risk factors].

Objective: Our purpose was to determine the incidence, risk factors and pregnancy outcome among women with vaginal growth of Candida species.

Materials And Methods: In the period from January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1997 inoculation results have been assessed of vaginal secretions collected on a standard Sabouraud base and demographic data has been collected of 10,825 pregnant women delivering in single and full-term pregnancy in the Municipal Hospital in Bydgoszcz.

Results And Conclusions: Positive inoculation results for Candida sp.