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Candidiasis
is a fungal infection that affects different areas of body: genital area,vagina,
skin, throat, blood etc. It is spread by an overgrowth of fungus. The most
common is Candida albicans .
Candida-types
1. Oral candidiasis.
2. Invasive candidiasis (candidemia) - penetration of
infection in blood.
3. Candidiasis of skin
folds.
4. Candidiasis in babies.
5. Candidiasis in genital area, vaginal fungus (yeast infection or vulvovaginal yeast
infection)
1. Oral
candidiasis (oral thrush)
This is a fungal infection that affects the oral cavity or
throat. It is also known as "thrush".
It is commonly seen in:
babies, elderly, people with HIV or a weak immune system, patients undergoing
chemotherapy, people with
diabetes, after prolonged antibiotic therapy.
The most common symptoms
include:
- white coating in throat and tongue
- difficulties in swallowing
- flushed mouth
- chapped lips
