Detecting recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis or vulvar vestibulitis syndrome and method for treating same

摘要

In one embodiment, the invention provides a method for detecting increased risk of vulvovaginal candidiasis or vulvur vestibulitis syndrome. The method comprises obtaining a biological sample and determining whether a mutant allele of mannose-binding lectin gene is present in the sample. In another embodiment, the invention provides a method for treating or preventing vulvovaginal candidiasis or vulvur vestibulitis syndrome in a female in need thereof. The method comprises administering an effective amount of a mannose-binding lectin protein.