Candida infection

Candida species are ubiquitous fungi and are the most common fungal pathogens that affect humans. Candida is the name for a group of yeasts (a type of fungus) that commonly infect the skin. The name 'candida' refers to the white colour of the organisms in culture. Candida albicans becomes an infecting agent only when there is some change in the body environment that allows the fungus to grow out of control. Oral thrush causes creamy white lesions, usually on your tongue or inner cheeks. The lesions can be painful and may bleed slightly when you scrape them or brush your teeth. Sometimes oral thrush may spread to the roof of your mouth, your gums, tonsils or the back of your throat. The fungus also can travel through the blood stream and affect the throat, intestines, and heart valves. Yeast is commonly present on normal human skin and in areas of moisture, such as the mouth and vagina . In fact, up to 20% of women normally carry yeast in the vaginal area. However, we have for this purpose expanded the term to include candida infections occurring in the mouth and throat of adults, also known as candidosis or moniliasis. Candida depends on a living host for survival. It is a normal inhabitant of the human digestive tract from early infancy, where it lives without causing any disease most of the time. However, if the host's defences are lowered, the organism can cause infection of the mucosa (the lining of the mouth, anus and genitals), the skin, and rarely, deep-seated infection.

There are a number of herbal remedies with known anti-fungal properties which have demonstrated a positive effect on intestinal health and functioning It is speculated that 80%-90% of the population is affected by a candida or a systemic yeast infection (men, women and children). Systemic yeast infections or  candida may well be the unknown epidemic of the day and are caused by the use of antibiotics. Candidate is especially designed to treat Candida overgrowth , prevent topical Candida infections such as thrush and promote the growth of healthy probiotic flora in the digestive tract. You can't see the fungus and normally won't know it's there it usually doesn't cause problems because normal bacteria (flora) in your body keep its growth in check. Although oral thrush can affect anyone, it occurs most often in babies and toddlers, older adults, and people whose immune systems have been compromised by illness or medications. Oral thrush is a minor problem for healthy children and adults, but for those with weakened immune systems, symptoms of oral thrush may be more severe, widespread and difficult to control.

Causes of Candida infection

The common Causes of Candida infection :

• Oral antibacterial drugs (i.e. antibiotics).
• Causes vaginalitis moniliasis, commonly known as a yeast infection, in the vagina.
• Oral acne medications.
• Another important Candida species is C lusitaniae; although not as common as some Candida species, it is of clinical significance because it is frequently resistant to amphotericin B, although it remains susceptible to azoles and echinocandins.
• Birth control pills or.
• Fever may occur if there is further dissemination (spreads) of the fungus.
• A common cause of infection may be the use of antibiotics that destroy beneficial, as well as harmful, microorganisms in the body, permitting candida to multiply in their place.
• Causes candidal onchomycosis in the nails or paronychia next to the nails.

Symptoms of Candida infection

Some common Symptoms of Candida infection :

• Difficulty swallowing.
• A sensation of food sticking in your throat or the middle of your chest.
• Stabbing pains deep within the breast .
• Painful swallowing.
• May have Candida in the mouth (oral thrush, with white mouth sores ) .
• Possible fever if the infection spreads beyond your esophagus.

Treatment of Candida infection

• The objective of treatment is to eliminate the infection with antifungal medications, such as ketoconazole and fluconazole. Amphotericin B may be used if other treatment fails.
• If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using these treatments.
• Breastfeeding mothers should be evaluated for Candida of the breast.
• Anidulafungin and micafungin also have comparable activity against Candida organisms and have been studied in clinical trials for invasive candidiasis and candidemia.
• Clotrimazole creams and lotions can be applied to superficial skin infections. Other medications need a prescription and a visit to your doctor.

Women's Health

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Anovulatory cycles
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