Yeast Infection
Description of Yeast Infection:
Candidiasis, commonly called yeast infection or thrush, is a fungal infection
(mycosis) of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is the most
common. Candidiasis encompasses infections that range from superficial, such as
oral thrush and vaginitis, to systemic and potentially life-threatening diseases.
Candida infections of the latter category are also referred to as candidemia and
are usually confined to severely immunocompromised persons, such as cancer,
transplant, and AIDS patients.
Superficial infections of skin and mucosal membranes by Candida causing local
inflammation and discomfort are however common in many human populations. While
clearly attributable to the presence of the opportunistic pathogens of the genus
Candida, candidiasis describes a number of different disease syndromes that
often differ in their causes and outcomes.
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