Call your doctor whenever you have symptoms of candidiasis, especially if you have a chronic illness or have weakened immune defenses caused by cancer, HIV or medications that suppress the immune system.
Typically, in otherwise healthy people with superficial candidiasis, a properly treated infection goes away without leaving permanent damage, and it is unlikely to return as long as the patient remains healthy and well nourished. In patients with chronic...
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Cutaneous candidiasis is infection of the skin with candida fungus. Alternative Names Skin infection - fungal; Fungal infection -... Read more »
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ReferencesNviriesy P. Vulvovaginal candidiasis and bacterial vaginosis. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2008;22:637-652.Buestein D, Javaheri A. Pressure... Read more »
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Candidiasis - oral; Oral thrush; Fungal infection - mouth; Candide - oralPreventionIf you have frequent outbreaks of thrush, your doctor may... Read more »
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Candida infection - esophagus; Yeast infection - esophagusPreventionPreventing HIV/AIDS lowers your risk for infections such as Candida. Good oral... Read more »