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Building on our recent work employing mono- and coinfections in A431 epithelial cells, we developed a three-dimensional (3D) in vitro model using inert scaffolds and the presence of a synthetic vaginal fluid (SVF) to better mimic vaginal epithelium. Methods: A431 cells were cultured on inert 3D scaffolds, with or without SVF for 5 days, and then infected with C. albicans and\/or HSV-2. Cell viability was assessed by LDH release, fungal burden by CFU assay, and viral load by PCR. Histological and immunohistochemical analyses were performed to evaluate epithelial structure, pathogen presence, and IL-6 production. Results: The A431 cells formed a multilayered epithelium on scaffolds; yet, mature epithelial phenotype markers were not detected. SVF enhanced fungal growth and viral replication during coinfection. C. albicans significantly reduced epithelial viability, whereas HSV-2 showed minimal effects; dual infection caused slightly additive damage. 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