a fungus, called Candida albicans, that causes yeast infections like thrush in the mouth and throat, and in intestines and other parts of the body.
A disease caused by the fungi of the candida family such as Candida albicans. Commonly known as oral thrush.
A group of yeasts that cause candidiasis (thrush).
A yeastlike fungus commonly found in the normal flora of the mouth, skin, intestinal tract, and vagina, which can become clinically infectious in immunocompromised persons.
A type of fungus. Candida infection in the mouth (oral thrush) is a common problem for immunosuppressed patients.
candida albicans, fungus affecting mucous membranes and skin; causes thrush.
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Also known as “thrush”. A minor infection of the vagina or the glans of a male penis. It causes soreness, irritation and sometimes a discharge and is easily treated with cream, pessaries or medication. It is important to treat both partners to prevent the problem recurring.
The name of a fungus that causes oral thrush - a common infection of the mouth in people with AIDS
Yeast-like fungus that can caus infections, most commonly in the mouth, the digestive tract and the vagina.
Candida, sometimes called candida albicans, is a common microscopic fungal organism normally present in the mucus membranes of the mouth, intestines and vagina. Under certain circumstances it may become superficially infected, and rarely seriously infected. Also known as Thrush.
yeast that causes irritation and infection, especially of the mucous membranes of the body such as the mouth, vagina, and anus.
A species of yeast that is normally present on skin and in intestinal contents. It can cause superficial infections of the lining of the mouth, esophagus, vagina, and skin during or shortly after a courses of antibiotics. More serious infections of tissues or the blood stream occur in immunocompromised individuals.
A family of yeast that can infect warm, moist skin areas, such as the skin folds around the groin, to cause soreness and redness (thrush).
A yeast infection of skin and mucus membranes (mouth, digestive or genital tracts).
Also known as thrush. A yeast infection which can form in the mouth, genitals or nipples.
yeast infections- is a fungal disease which affects many parts of the body, but is particularly likely to affect warm, damp areas.
The class of yeast that causes thrush and vaginal yeast infections.
a yeast like fungus infection often affecting the female genital area
sp. Part of the normal flora of mouth and other mucous membranes in the body. Thrush and other diseases caused by Candida albicans usually occur after prolonged treatment with antibiotics or steroids. The environment is not a likely source of exposure for this fungus. Cells from the organism are usually not airborne. Reported to be allergenic.
A yeast-type microorganism that can convert to a fungus-type organism. Although normally present to a small extent on the skin and mucus membranes of people, under certain conditions it may grow excessively and cause illness. It commonly causes vaginal infections in women and can grow in the intestines and give off toxins leading to gas bloating, depression, skin irritations, and other conditions. When the illness involves a wide variety of symptoms it is sometimes called candidiasis or chronic systemic candidiasis.
Type of yeast-like organism, which is normally present in the throat and intestines. May multiply and overgrow on the silicone material, which may lead to malfunction of the prosthesis.
a type of yeast, common to the mucosa, that can cause infection in immune-suppressed patients.
Same as candida albicans.
A yeast that can cause an infection.
Candida is a genus of yeasts. Clinically, the most significant member of the genus is Candida albicans, which can cause numerous fungal infections (candidiasis or thrush) in humans and other animals, especially in immunocompromised patients.
