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What is candida yeast infection?
Candidiasis is a fungal infection that can affect areas such as the:
- Skin
- Genitals
- Throat
- Mouth
- Blood
It is caused by the overgrowth of a type of yeast called Candida, usually Candida albicans. This yeast is normally found in small amounts in the human body. But certain medicines and health problems can cause more yeast to grow, particularly in warm, moist body areas. This can cause uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous symptoms.
Candida yeast infection symptoms
Symptoms and treatment depend on which part of the body is infected.
- If it is in the mouth or throat, it is called oral candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis, or thrush.
- If it affects the genital area, it is called a yeast infection. In women, it may be called a vulvovaginal yeast infection.
- If yeast infects the skin on a baby's bottom area, it causes a diaper rash.
- If the infection enters your bloodstream, it is called invasive candidiasis or candidemia.
Candida yeast infection treatment
Candidiasis is commonly treated with antimycotics; such as:
- topical clotrimazole
- topical nystatin
- fluconazole, and
- topical ketoconazole.
Source:
http://www.webmd.com
