Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of a type of yeast that lives on your body (Candida albicans). A candidiasis infection often appears on your skin, vagina or mouth, where Candida naturally lives in small amounts. Healthy …

2024年7月3日 · Oral candidiasis is an opportunistic infection of the oral cavity often caused by the overgrowth of Candida, a yeast-like fungus commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract of humans, as normal skin flora and in mucous membranes.

2022年5月10日 · Common types of infections caused by Candida albicans include: Thrush: An overgrowth of yeast forms inside of your mouth and throat that appear as white, raised bumps. Vaginal yeast infection: Yeast multiplies inside of your vagina and causes infection. Other names for a vaginal yeast infection are “vaginal candidiasis” or “candidal vaginitis.”

2024年4月24日 · Invasive candidiasis can occur in hospitalized patients if Candida infects the bloodstream (candidemia), organs, or bones. Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by Candida, a yeast. Everyone has Candida on their skin and in parts of …

Opportunistic infections are those that develop mainly in immunocompromised hosts. Local fungal infections typically involve the skin (see Fungal Skin Infections), mouth (causing stomatitis), and/or vagina (causing candidal vaginitis) and may occur in …

Candidiasis is an opportunistic infection caused by yeasts of the genus Candida. In recent years, there has been a great deal of interest in Candida infections because of the resurgence of diseases that weaken the immune system and the widespread use of …

Candidiasis of the esophagus is a defining opportunistic infection in AIDS. Although mucocutaneous candidiasis is frequently present in patients with AIDS, hematogenous dissemination is unusual unless other specific risk factors are …

Oral candidiasis is an opportunistic infection of the oral cavity. It is common and under diagnosed among the elderly, particularly in those who wear dentures and in many cases is avoidable with a good mouth care regimen.

2014年5月1日 · Candidiasis is the most common opportunistic yeast infection. Candida species and other microorganisms are involved in this complicated fungal infection, but Candida albicans continues to be the most prevalent.

2020年6月6日 · This review presents the virulence factors of the most important Candida spp., contributing to a better understanding of the onset of candidiasis and raising awareness of the highly complex interspecies interactions that can change the outcome of the disease.