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  2. Candidiasis - Wikipedia

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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]

  3. Oral candidiasis - Wikipedia

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    That is, oral candidiasis is a mycosis (yeast/fungal infection) of Candida species on the mucous membranes of the mouth. Candida albicans is the most commonly implicated organism in this condition. C. albicans is carried in the mouths of about 50% of the world's population as a normal component of the oral microbiota. [3]

  4. Esophageal candidiasis - Wikipedia

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    The current first-line treatment is fluconazole, 200 mg on the first day, followed by daily dosing of 100 mg for at least 21 days total. Treatment should continue for 14 days after relief of symptoms. Other therapy options include: Nystatin is an effective treatment for mild esophageal candidiasis. [2]

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  6. Candida albicans - Wikipedia

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    [citation needed] People can become infected after having sex with a woman that has an existing vaginal yeast infection. [73] Parts of the body that are commonly infected include the skin, genitals, throat, mouth, and blood. [76] Distinguishing features of vaginal infection include discharge, and dry and red appearance of vaginal mucosa or skin.

  7. Candida Auris Is the "Superbug" Version of a Yeast Infection ...

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    The most common symptoms are a fever and chills that don't get better with antibiotic treatment, the CDC says. But, given that people who develop the infection usually have another underlying ...

  8. Fungemia - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms can range from mild to extreme—often described as extreme flu-like symptoms. Many symptoms may be associated with fungemia, including pain, acute confusion, chronic fatigue, and infections. Skin infections can include persistent or non-healing wounds and lesions, sweating, itching, and unusual discharge or drainage. [citation needed]

  9. Angular cheilitis - Wikipedia

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    Angular cheilitis is thought to be a multifactorial disorder of infectious origin, [10] with many local and systemic predisposing factors. [11] The sores in angular cheilitis are often infected with fungi (yeasts), bacteria, or a combination thereof; [8] this may represent a secondary, opportunistic infection by these pathogens.