| CFU | Colony-forming unit |
| MIC | Minimum inhibitory concentration |
| MBIC | Minimum biofilm inhibitory concentration |
| MBEC | Minimum biofilm eradication concentration |
| VVC | Vulvovaginal candidiasis |
| AV | Aerobic vaginitis |
| BV | Bacterial vaginosis |
| CV | Crystal violet |
| PBS | Phosphate-buffered saline |
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