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Severe Candidiasis Tnf Inhibitors
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Candidiasis is an infection caused by species of Candida fungi, especially Candida albicans. These fungi are found almost everywhere in the environment, and some may live harmlessly along with the abundant "native" species of bacteria that normally colonize the mouth, gastrointestinal tract and vagina. Usually, Candida is kept under control by the native bacteria and by the body's immune defenses. If the number of native bacteria is decreased by antibiotics or if the patient's...
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