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Here, we explored the efficacy of alkannin in the treatment of Candida vaginitis after external beam radiotherapy. We exploit thermosensitive hydrogel-mediated alkannin as the topical formulation in a rat model established in our work. Periodic acid-Schiff of vaginas indicated little Candida albicans adhered to the vaginal tissue in treatment group. Additionally, hematoxylin and eosin stain revealed that inflammatory response of high dose alkannin was reduced. Above all, the animal model was first established in our work for the clinical desire. 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