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Candidiasis is a fungal infection due to any species of the genus Candida (a yeast). [4] When it affects the mouth , in some countries it is commonly called thrush . [ 3 ] Signs and symptoms include white patches on the tongue or other areas of the mouth and throat. [ 3 ]
Candida albicans is an opportunistic pathogenic yeast [5] that is a common member of the human gut flora.It can also survive outside the human body. [6] [7] It is detected in the gastrointestinal tract and mouth in 40–60% of healthy adults.
Oral candidiasis is common in elderly denture-wearers. [20] In otherwise healthy individuals, these superficial infections can be cured with topical or systemic antifungal medications [21] (commonly over-the-counter antifungal treatments like miconazole or clotrimazole).
Oral candidiasis (Acute pseudomembranous candidiasis), which is also known as oral thrush, among other names, [1] is candidiasis that occurs in the mouth. That is, oral candidiasis is a mycosis (yeast/fungal infection) of Candida species on the mucous membranes of the mouth .
Candidiasis is one of the three most common vaginal infections along with bacterial vaginosis and trichomonas. [3] About 75% of women have at least one infection in their lifetime, [ 2 ] 40%–45% will have two or more episodes, [ 20 ] and approximately 20% of women get an infection yearly.
Esophageal candidiasis is an opportunistic infection of the esophagus by Candida albicans. The disease usually occurs in patients in immunocompromised states, ...
Invasive candidiasis is an infection (candidiasis) that can be caused by various species of Candida yeast. Unlike Candida infections of the mouth and throat (oral candidiasis) or vagina (Candidal vulvovaginitis), invasive candidiasis is a serious, progressive, and potentially fatal infection that can affect the blood (), heart, brain, eyes, bones, and other parts of the body.
Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis is an immune disorder of T cells. [4] It is characterized by chronic infections with Candida that are limited to mucosal surfaces, skin, and nails. [5]: 310 It can also be associated with other types of infections, such as human papilloma virus. An association with chromosome 2 has been identified.