Conclusions This study shows that more than half of the relapse of vulvovaginal candidiasis is caused by the same type of Candida, and only a small part by different types of Candida.

• 结论 从外阴阴道念珠菌病患者分离的菌株半数以上在再次发作前后无明显基因型上的差别，仅有部分菌株会在复发前后基因型发生改变。