Abstract
One hundred and twenty-two cases of vaginal fungal infections treated with potassium sorbate are presented. A new method of follow-up home application by means of vaginal tampons is tried. Relief of symptoms is prompt, and yeast organism disappear; the safety and superior efficacy of a strengthened (3%) solution is established. Treatment of fungal infections in males is also discussed.
MeSH terms
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Abdomen / drug effects
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Adult
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Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
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Antifungal Agents / pharmacology
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Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
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Caproates / administration & dosage
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Caproates / pharmacology
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Caproates / therapeutic use*
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Dermatomycoses / drug therapy*
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Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / administration & dosage
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Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / pharmacology
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Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / therapeutic use*
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Female
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Foot Diseases / drug therapy
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Humans
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Inguinal Canal / drug effects
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Male
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Menstrual Hygiene Products
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Mycoses / drug therapy*
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Penile Diseases / drug therapy
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Pruritus Vulvae / drug therapy
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Pruritus Vulvae / etiology
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Trichomonas Vaginitis / drug therapy
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Trichomonas Vaginitis / prevention & control
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Trichomonas vaginalis / drug effects
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Vaginal Diseases / drug therapy*
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Vaginitis / complications
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Vaginitis / drug therapy
Substances
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Antifungal Agents
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Caproates
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Fatty Acids, Unsaturated