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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] Other symptoms may include soreness and problems swallowing. [ 9]
Candida (fungus) Candida. (fungus) Candida is a genus of yeasts. It is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide and the largest genus of medically important yeasts. [ 1][ 2] The genus Candida encompasses about 200 species. [ 2] Many species are harmless commensals or endosymbionts of hosts including humans.
Dermatology. Causes. Malassezia globosa, Malassezia furfur. Tinea versicolor (also pityriasis versicolor) is a condition characterized by a skin eruption on the trunk and proximal extremities. [ 1] The majority of tinea versicolor is caused by the fungus Malassezia globosa, although Malassezia furfur is responsible for a small number of cases ...
UTI symptoms include: A persistent urge to urinate, even if the bladder is empty and not much comes out. Incontinence. Burning, stinging or discomfort when urinating. Abdominal pain or cramping ...
OBGYNs explain the signs and symptoms of a yeast infection and how to fix a yeast infection with OTC remedies if you're showing those symptoms.
Malassezia folliculitis or pityrosporum folliculitis, [1] is a skin condition caused by infection by Malassezia (formerly Pityrosporum) yeast. [2]: 314 The skin of the upper trunk area including the back, chest, arms and sometimes the neck is often affected and this condition is often seen in young to middle aged adults, although it has been known to occur in adults well into their sixties ...
UTI vs. yeast infections. “UTIs are bacterial infections that can occur anywhere in the urinary tract system,” explains Staci Tanouyre. M.D., F.A.C.O.G., obstetrician-gynecologist. “This ...
Commonly referred to as a yeast infection, Candidiasis is a fungal infection that usually causes a watery, white, cottage cheese-like vaginal discharges. The discharge is irritating to the vagina and the surrounding skin.