Vaginal yeast infections tend to occur more frequently in women who are pregnant; diabetic and not controlling their disease; taking Birth Control pills, steroid drugs, or antibiotics; and those with the human immunodeficiency virus
Candidiasis, also called thrush when the infection is in the throat, is caused by Candida sp. of yeast.
No, Candida albicans is a diploid fungus.
Candida is Latin in origin and means "white".
Short critical note of Candida by Shaw
There is no difference. For some unknown reason, monilia was renamed candida.
Candida vulvovaginitis also has been called "vulvovaginal candidiasis," "candidal vaginitis," "monilial infection," or "vaginal yeast infection."
These conditions can be caused by bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infections. Also, vulvovaginitis can be caused by low estrogen levels
The three most common types of vaginitis are bacterial vaginosis, candida vulvovaginitis, and trichomoniasis.
previous candida infections, have AIDS , or are diabetic; women who use douches, perfumed feminine hygiene sprays, vaginal sponges, or an IUD; those taking birth control pills, antibiotics, or corticosteroids
In general, vulvovaginitis causes vaginal discharge, irritation, and itching. One of the most common reasons why women visit their doctor is because of a change in vaginal discharge.
Vulvovaginitis can be diagnosed and treated by a nurse practitioner or physician.
previous candida infections, have AIDS , or are diabetic; women who use douches, perfumed feminine hygiene sprays, vaginal sponges, or an IUD; those taking Birth Control pills, antibiotics, or corticosteroids
Vulvovaginitis, vulvitis, and vaginitis are general terms that refer to the inflammation of the vagina and/or vulva
Dietary modification and nutritional supplementation may also be helpful in the treatment of vulvovaginitis.
It is the causative agent of thrush and yeast infections.
The symptoms of Candida overgrowth do mirror the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. There is not empirical evidence that one causes the other or that there is a link. However, it may be worth treating for possible Candida overgrowth if you are suffering from Fibromyalgia-like symptoms.
Candidiasis, also called thrush when the infection is in the throat, is caused by Candida sp. of yeast.