Candidiasisis an infection caused byCandidafungus, usuallyCandida albicans.
Symptoms depend on thearea of infection.
It is usually mild.
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Although rare, it can become serious enough to affect the heart or brain.
Thesymptoms of candidiasiscan be similar to those of other health conditions.
Always see your healthcare provider to get an accurate diagnosis.
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Here is howCandidaovergrowth can affect different areas of the body.
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For instance, not everyone with a vaginal yeast infection experiences abnormal discharge.
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Broad-spectrum antibiotics have been linked to increased colonization ofCandidaspecies in the gut.
Gastrointestinal symptoms of candidiasis may include:
Nails
Candidiasis can occur under thefingernails or toenails.
This infection is serious.
Systemic/invasive candidiasis tends to occur in people who are hospitalized,immunocompromised, or who have other medical conditions.
Oral thrushmay also be treated with a medicated mouthwash or lozenges that dissolve in the mouth.
Candidiasis of the esophagus is usually treated with oral or intravenous antifungal medications.
Candidiasis of the skin may be treated with antifungal powders or creams.
Candidainfections of the nails are often treated with oral antifungal medications.
Severe candidiasis may require oral antifungal medications, especially for people with weakened immune systems.
Most types of bacteria don’t make people sick, and many types are beneficial.
Gut bacteria are important for keeping people healthy.
Infectious bacteria can reproduce quickly in the body and cause illness.
Types of infectious bacteria that cause infections include:
Some bacteria help keepCandidafrom overgrowing.
Takingantibioticscan kill these bacteria and cause a buildup ofCandida.
Most vaginal yeast infections are sparked by a jot down of fungus calledCandida albicans.
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Summary
Candidiasis is an overgrowth of theCandidafungus.
Rarely, it can be systemic, affecting areas such as the blood, brain, or heart.
Antifungal medication may be given as a preventative measure againstCandidainfection for people at risk for developing invasive candidiasis.
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