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Despite extensive research on the pathogens involved, substantial gaps remain in understanding the vaginal immune response and the complexity of the vaginal ecosystem, which is largely shaped by a\n                    <jats:italic>Lactobacillus<\/jats:italic>\n                    -dominated microbiota and the high concentration of lactic acid, contributing to the vagina\u2019s unique acidic pH. This review explores the underlying pathophysiology of VVC, BV, and fungal-bacteria co-infections, as well as conventional and emerging treatments, including zinc,\n                    <jats:italic>Lactobacillus<\/jats:italic>\n                    spp., and lactic acid. The challenges of antifungal drug resistance are also discussed, in parallel with immune cell dysfunction and its potential link to the vaginal microbiota and ecosystem. Personalized treatments and approaches tailored to the individual vaginal environment are essential for maintaining eubiosis and preventing recurrent infections. Future research should prioritize modulating host and environmental factors rather than targeting pathogens alone, to develop targeted therapies that prevent reinfection, minimize side effects, reduce development of drug-resistance, and ultimately improve women\u2019s health outcomes.\n                  <\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3389\/fmicb.2025.1625952","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,8,8]],"date-time":"2025-08-08T05:28:11Z","timestamp":1754630891000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":14,"title":["New insights toward personalized therapies for vulvovaginal candidiasis and vaginal co-infections"],"prefix":"10.3389","volume":"16","author":[{"given":"Francesco","family":"De Seta","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Adilia","family":"Warris","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Elena","family":"Roselletti","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1965","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,8,8]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","first-page":"357","DOI":"10.1016\/j.tjog.2024.03.004","article-title":"The role of probiotics as adjunct treatment in the prevention and management of gynecological infections: an updated meta-analysis of 35 RCT studies","volume":"63","author":"Abavisani","year":"2024","journal-title":"Taiwan J. 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