Candidiasis
fungal infection due to any type of Candida / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Yeast infection" redirects here. For yeast infections affecting the vagina, see vaginal yeast infection.
For the invasive form of Candidiasis, see Candidemia.
Candidiasis, often called yeast infection or thrush, is a type of infectious disease. It is a fungal infection (mycosis). The disease is caused by any of the Candida species of yeast. Candida albicans is the most common species.[9][10]
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Candidiasis | |
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Other names | Candidosis, moniliasis, oidiomycosis [1] |
Oral candidiasis (thrush) | |
Medical specialty | Infectious disease |
Symptoms | White patches or vaginal discharge, itching [2][3] |
Causes | Candida (a type of yeast)[4] |
Risk factors | Immunosuppression (HIV/AIDS), diabetes, corticosteroids, antibiotic therapy [5] |
Medication | Clotrimazole, nystatin, fluconazole[6] |
Frequency | 6% of babies (mouth)[7] 75% of women at some time (vaginal)[8] |
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