Infections caused by members of the fungus genus Candida that range from superficial, such as oral thrush and vaginitis, to systemic and potentially life-threatening diseases.
Any disease condition caused by the yeast Candida albicans. It is commonly found on the skin and in the mouth, vagina, and rectum. Overuse of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, which interfere with the normal metabolic checks and, balances of the body, has caused many people to suffer. from candidiasis. and allowed the once rare disease to become something of a national celebrity.
Infection with a fungus of the genus Candida. It is usually a superficial infection of the moist cutaneous areas of the body, and is generally caused by C. albicans; it most commonly involves the skin (dermatocandidiasis), oral mucous membranes (thrush, def. 1), respiratory tract (bronchocandidiasis), and vagina (vaginitis). Rarely there is a systemic infection or endocarditis. Called also moniliasis, candidosis, oidiomycosis, and formerly blastodendriosis.
Generally, a disorder caused by Candida (Monilia) albicans. This is the most important member of the genus, a common yeast-like fungus found in the mouth, vagina, and rectum, as well as on the outside skin. It is a common cause of thrush in infants and vaginal yeast infections. In recent years much attention has been given to the increased numbers of people who have developed candidiasis in the upper and lower intestinal tract. Formerly only found in extremely debilitated patients, this condition is now known to occur as a result of extended antibiotic therapy and anti-inflammatory treatment. Most anti-inflammatory drugs are really immunosuppressants, and this rather benign and common skin and mucosal fungus can move deeply into the body when resistance is drug-depressed, or the normal, stable competition between fungus and bacteria is altered as the result of the treatment of the bacterial infection. The constant presence of the candida has been implicated in many chronic allergic states, occurs commonly in autoimmune and slow virus conditions, and is aggravated in people with problems with sugar metabolism.
Infection with the fungus Candida albicans.
A disease characterized by a thrush containing white plaques when the site is the oral cavity.
Infection with a species of the fungus Candida.
The Candida genus is opportunistic in comparison to other fungal genera and is part of the normal gastrointestinal flora. Candidiasis is an opportunistic fungal infection. Symptoms of candidiasis may resemble bacterial sepsis or necrotizing enterocolitis. In its severest form, intramural intestinal gas, intrahepatic portal vein gas, and intestinal perforation characterize NEC. The clinical diagnosis of disseminated fungal infection is usually associated with one or more of the following: respiratory deterioration, abdominal distention, guaiac-positive stools, carbohydrate intolerance, candiduria, endophthalmitis, meningitis, abscesses, erythematous rash, temperature instability, lethargy, and hypotension.
Infection by the fungus Candida albicans. The fungus flourishes in moist parts of the body, such as the mouth, vagina, or under the foreskin of an uncircumcised male but is normally kept in check by bacteria in the body unless something upsets the body’s balances. Antibiotics, in killing bacteria, can allow candidiasis to spread; drugs that suppress the immune system can encourage candidiasis growth, as can the disease aids. Pregnant women, women on birth-control pills, and people with diabetes mellitus may, because of changes in the body’s chemical balances, be susceptible to candidiasis. Symptoms include itchiness; a thick, white discharge from the vagina; yellowish patches in the mouth; or white, flaky patches on moist skin. Babies with diaper rash are susceptible to candidiasis, and the fungus can cause balanitis, inflammation of the tip of the’ penis. Among people weakened by other conditions, candidiasis can be not just irritating, but more serious, involving inflammation of the heart and liver and infection centering on various internal organs. Treated with antifungal medications, candidiasis is best combatted by keeping skin dry.
Infection caused by a Candida species of fungus (e.g., Candida albicans), affecting most often the skin, mouth, and vagina, and causing itching, peeling, whitish exudate, and sometimes easy bleeding. Common forms of candidiasis include thrush and some types of vaginitis and diaper rash. Treatment is by oral and topical antifungal drugs (e.g., nystatin) and sometimes use of gentian violet.
Thrush; oral infection caused by the fungus Candida albicans, often due to immunosuppression.
A sexually transmitted disease (infection), caused by the organism Candida albicans that causes a variety of genital and other symptoms.
Infection with a yeast like fungus of the genus Candida, usually the species C. albicans. The infection (formerly called moniliasis) is usually superficial, occurring in moist areas of the body, such as the skin folds, mouth, respiratory tract, and vagina (candidiasis of the mouth and vagina is popularly known as thrush). Rarely, candidiasis infection may spreaid throughout the body. Candidiasis of the mouth appears as white patches on the tongue or inside the cheeks. Candidiasis sometimes develops in patients receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics. It is treated with antibiotics, especially nystatin, applied locally, inhaled, or taken by mouth.
Fungal infection of the skin or mucous membrane with any species of Candida, but chiefly Candida albicans. Candida species are part of the body’s normal flora. Candida grows in warm, moist areas, causing superficial infections of the mouth, vagina, nails, and skinfolds in healthy people. In patients with immunodeficiencies, central venous lines, and bums, or those receiving peritoneal dialysis, it can invade the bloodstream, causing disseminated infections.
A prevalent fungal infection triggered by yeast, which flourishes in damp and warm regions of the body.
The fungal infection caused by candida albicans, commonly referred to as thrush or moniliasis, impacts mucous membrane regions within the body, particularly the vagina and the oral cavity. In infants, candidiasis may coincide with nappy rash, leading to additional discomfort.
Under normal circumstances, the fungus naturally resides within the oral cavity and the vagina; however, certain circumstances can lead to its excessive proliferation. Candidiasis manifests when the balance of harmless bacteria, responsible for regulating fungal growth, is disrupted by antibiotic medications or when the body’s immune defenses weaken. Various factors, including conditions such as diabetes mellitus, hormonal shifts during pregnancy or while using oral contraceptives, can also foster the expansion of the fungus.
Engaging in sexual intercourse with an infected partner can result in the transmission of candidiasis. This infection is more prevalent among women than men, with higher incidence rates observed in the female population.
Vaginal infection presents with symptoms such as a dense, white discharge, genital irritation, and discomfort during urination. In rarer instances, the infection may affect the penis, leading to balanitis characterized by inflammation of the penile head. Oral candidiasis, on the other hand, manifests as sore, elevated patches inside the mouth, exhibiting a creamy-yellow appearance.
Vaginal infection presents with symptoms such as a dense, white discharge, genital irritation, and discomfort during urination. In rarer instances, the infection may affect the penis, leading to balanitis characterized by inflammation of the penile head. Oral candidiasis, on the other hand, manifests as sore, elevated patches inside the mouth, exhibiting a creamy-yellow appearance.
Candidiasis, a fungal infection commonly known as yeast infection, has the potential to propagate from the genital and oral regions to various other damp parts of the body. Furthermore, it can impact the gastrointestinal tract, particularly among individuals with compromised immune systems, including those undergoing immunosuppressant medication or who are afflicted with HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus, which leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or AIDS).
Candidiasis, a condition characterized by the overgrowth of Candida, can be identified through the meticulous scrutiny of a specimen extracted from the milky excretion or areas exhibiting abnormal patches.
The ailment can be effectively addressed through the localized application of antifungal medications, such as clotrimazole, or through the administration of oral antifungal agents. These drugs are available in the form of ointments, vaginal suppositories, or soothing throat pastilles. Generally, the management of candidiasis yields positive outcomes, although there is a possibility of recurrence.