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	Candidiasis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Candidiasis, commonly called yeast infection or thrush, is a fungal infection of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is probably the most common.
		Candidiasis is the most common cause of vaginal irritation or vaginitis, and can also occur on the male genitals, particularly in uncircumcised men.
		Candidiasis is alleged to be successfully treated either with home remedies or, in the case of a more severe infection, with either over the counter or prescription antifungal medications.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Candidiasis (1153 words)

	Aidsmap \| Candidiasis
		Oral candidiasis is the commonest manifestation of this fungus in HIV infection.
		Candidiasis resolved in all cases where yeasts were susceptible vs 44 (92%) of 48 episodes with resistant or dose-dependent susceptible strains (p=0.008).
		Candidiasis of nasal cavity and of paranasal sinuses in HIV-infection.
	www.aidsmap.com /en/docs/13DF95A6-32C1-4DE3-AE65-DAE0D62F30A3.asp (6639 words)

	Mycology Online -- Candidiasis
		Candidiasis is a primary or secondary mycotic infection caused by members of the genus Candida.
		Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a common condition in women, often associated with the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, the third trimester of pregnancy, low vaginal pH and diabetes mellitus.
		Congenital candidiasis acquired in utero is usually confined to the skin in the form of a generalized erythematous vesicular rash, however intrauterine candidiasis may also result in abortion.
	www.mycology.adelaide.edu.au /Mycoses/Cutaneous/Candidiasis (3484 words)

	Oral Candidiasis
		Candidiasis is an opportunistic infectious condition caused by a ubiquitous, saprophytic fungi of the genus Candida, which includes eight species of fungi, the most common of which is Candida albicans.
		Common clinical types of mucocutaneous candidiasis include: oropharyngeal (affecting the oral cavity and/or pharynx), vulvovaginal (affecting the vaginal and vulvar mucosa), paronychial (affecting the nail beds and folds), interdigital (usually affecting the skin in between the fingers), intertriginous (affecting the skin of the submammary areas or the groin and/or scrotum).
		Median rhomboid glossitis is a form of chronic atrophic candidiasis characterized by an asymptomatic, elongated, erythematous patch of atrophic mucosa of the posterior mid-dorsal surface of the tongue due to a chronic Candida infection.
	www.dentalcare.com /soap/intermed/oralcan.htm (1166 words)

	Principles of Pediatric Dermatology - Chapter10 : FUNGAL SKIN INFECTIONS SUPERFICIAL FUNGAL INFECTIONS TINEA CAPITIS
		Candidiasis is a superficial fungal infection, which is very common in infants and young children caused by the yeast-like fungus Candida albicans.
		Eradication of candida reservoir in the mouth, the gut and genitalia in infants, children and nursing mothers is of prime importance.
		Ecology of Candida albicans in candidiasis of the groin.
	www.drmhijazy.com /english/chapters/chapter10_2.htm (2842 words)

	Candidiasis
		Candidiasis is the term used to refer to the constellation of clinical manifestations associated with infection by any of the more than 150 species of the genus Candida.
		While invasive candidiasis of the oropharynx and esophagus occurring in the absence of a predisposing condition should raise the specter of AIDS, invasive candidiasis of the stomach, small bowel, or colon should prompt an investigation for a GI malignancy.
		Candidiasis is usually due to C. albicans, and fluconazole (400 to 800 mg/day) is often adequate.
	www.ccm.lsuhsc-s.edu /BugBytes/Volume4/BB-v4n2.htm (731 words)

	Candidiasis and HIV
		Oropharyngeal candidiasis (OPC) was among the initial manifestations of HIV-induced immunodeficiency to be recognized (1,2) and typically affects the majority of persons with advanced untreated HIV infection.
		Vulvovaginal candidiasis generally presents with marked itching, watery to curdlike discharge, vaginal erythema with adherent white discharge, dyspareunia, external dysuria, erythema, and swelling of labia and vulva with discrete pustulopapular peripheral lesions.
		Similarly, posaconazole compared favorably to fluconazole in a dose-ranging study for the treatment of oral candidiasis in HIV infection.(94) Caspofungin, micafungin, and anidulafungin are members of the echinocandins, a novel class of antifungals.
	hivinsite.ucsf.edu /InSite.jsp?page=kb-05&doc=kb-05-02-03 (5974 words)

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		In immunocompetent people, candidiasis can usually only be found in exposed and moist parts of the body.
		This would include the oral cavity (oral thrush), the vagina (vaginal candidiasis or thrush), diaper rash and folds of skin.
		Candidiasis is perhaps best known as the most common cause of vaginal irritation or vaginitis.
	www.wikiwhat.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/candidiasis.html (294 words)

	Candidiasis and Nutrition – Nutrina – Standard Vitamins
		Candidiasis albicans is a single-cell fungus which is always present in the intestinal and genital tracts.
		Because candidiasis can affect various parts of the body—the most common being the mouth, ears, nose, toenails, fingernails, gastrointestinal tract, and vagina—it can be characterized by a wide variety of symptoms.
		It is most common in babies (an infected mother may pass the fungal infection to her newborn) and in persons with compromised immune systems—and as it proliferates, the fungus releases toxins that weaken the immune system further.
	www.healthcatalog.com /candidiasis.htm (768 words)

	eMedicine - Candidiasis : Article by Jose A Hidalgo, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Lung biopsy is mandatory to definitively establish the diagnosis of respiratory tract candidiasis because the respiratory tract is frequently colonized with yeast.
		Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis: Generally, chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis is treated with oral azoles, either fluconazole at a dose of 100-400 mg/d or itraconazole at a dose of 200-600 mg/d until the patient improves.
		Hepatosplenic candidiasis: Induction therapy generally is started with amphotericin B for at least 2 weeks, followed by consolidation therapy with fluconazole at a dose of 400 mg/d for an additional 4-12 weeks, depending on the response.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic264.htm (9195 words)

	Home \| aHealthyme.com
		Candidiasis is an infection caused by a species of the yeast Candida, usually Candida albicans.
		In recent years, however, several serious categories of candidiasis have become more common, due to overuse of antibiotics, the rise of AIDS, the increase in organ transplantations, and the use of invasive devices (catheters, artificial joints and valves)-all of which increase a patient's susceptibility to infection.
		Also known as invasive candidiasis, deep organ candidiasis is a serious systemic infection that can affect the esophagus, heart, blood, liver, spleen, kidneys, eyes, and skin.
	www.ahealthyme.com /article/gale/100084288 (966 words)

	eMedicine - Candidiasis : Article by Sean O Henderson, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Imaging studies are not needed for routine cutaneous and vaginal candidiasis.
		Intravenous pyelography (IVP) is indicated for diagnosis of urinary tract candidiasis
		Candidiasis may be associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.
	www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic76.htm (3585 words)

	candidiasis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Candidiasis is a condition caused by the fungus Candida albicans.
		Candidiasis usually is not spread by sexual intercourse.
		In the vagina candidiasis causes a discharge that is thick and white and looks like paste or cottage cheese.
	scc.uchicago.edu /candidiasis.htm (701 words)

	CANDIDIASIS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		L.Y. Candidiasis (Moniliasis) is an infection caused by yeast-like fungi.
		Oral candidiasis and VVC is common in patients with HIV infection.
		Candidiasis of bronchi, trachea, or lung and candidiasis of oesophagus are indicator diseases for AIDS.
	www.hkmj.org.hk /skin/candidia.htm (684 words)

	Candidiasis Faq
		Candidiasis (yeast or thrush)is a common fungal infection found in people living with HIV.
		Although candidiasis cannot be prevented, the following suggestions may help to reduce pain and symptoms: Cut out very hot and spicy foods from your diet.
		Candidiasis itself is not a life-threatening condition but it can cause discomfort.
	www.tthhivclinic.com /candida.htm (374 words)

	ASK THE VET (Candidiasis)
		Candidiasis is caused by the opportunistic yeast Candida albicans.
		Candidiasis may be suspected as a result of the history and clinical signs.
		Nystatin is an antifungal often used to treat upper gastrointestinal candidiasis since it is well accepted by the bird and is not toxic.
	theaviary.com /s1295-62.shtml (447 words)

	Candidiasis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Candidiasis, also referred to a Monoliasis, Thrush and sometimes Crop Necrosis, is caused by a common yeast-like organism, Candida albicans.(Some other species may also be involved).
		The disease is thought by some to be caused by an over growth of the low numbers of Candida that are found as part of the normal flora in Psittacines.
		While common in birds, Candidiasis also affects some animals, including man. From the limited number of correlation studies performed, it does appear that there is a correlation between an increased incidence of Candidiasis and warm conditions, i.e.
	www.tuxford.dabsol.co.uk /masterbreeder/chap9/chap9candidiasis4.htm (726 words)

	Candidiasis Syndrome
		Previously, the syndrome was incorrectly dubbed the "Candidiasis Hypersensitivity Syndrome." Candidiasis, an infection with yeast, has been most noted in AIDS or cancer patients under chemotherapy in which the body's ability to defend itself from pathogens is weakened.
		Diagnosis of intestinal candidiasis is very difficult mainly due to the fact that small amounts yeast lives in everyone's body and is difficult to distinguish whether it is invasive or not.
		Candidiasis Syndrome is not the cause of all unknown illnesses.
	www.cfs-recovery.org /docdarren2.html (8838 words)

	Fungal Infections: Candidiasis
		Although candidiasis is usually amenable to therapy with local or systemic antifungal drugs, failures of fluconazole therapy for mucocutaneous infections due to Candida albicans have been reported.
		CPCRA 010 is a multi-center double-blind placebo-controlled study (CPCRA 010) of fluconazole for primary and secondary prophylaxis of mucosal candidiasis.
		Resistant of Candida albicans to fluconazole during treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis in a patient with AIDS: documentation by in vitro susceptibility testing and DNA subtype analysis.
	www.hivpositive.com /f-Oi/OppInfections/4-Fungal/4-Fun-Candida.html (1803 words)

	Candidiasis: Fungal Skin Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Candidiasis (yeast infection, moniliasis) is infection by the yeast Candida, formerly called Monilia.
		Vaginal candidiasis (vulvovaginitis, yeast infection (see Vaginal Infections) is common, especially in women who are pregnant, have diabetes, or are taking antibiotics.
		Candidiasis that does not respond to antifungal creams and liquids may be treated with gentian violet, a purple dye that is painted on the infected area to kill the yeast.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec18/ch212/ch212c.html (771 words)

	Candidiasis
		Candidiasis, also known as Candida, Invasive Candidiasis and Systemic Candidiasis are "systemic infections".
		Invasive candidiasis and other similar infections live on the sugars and nutrients in the bloodstream.
		It was candidiasis and it had infected my entire head, including my sinuses, eyes, mouth, neck and brain.
	www.healthyhighway.com /candidiasis.htm (1812 words)

	Disease Listing, Genital Candidiasis, General Information \| CDC Bacterial, Mycotic Diseases
		Candidiasis, also known as a "yeast infection" or VVC, is a common fungal infection that occurs when there is overgrowth of the fungus called Candida.
		Males with genital candidiasis may experience an itchy rash on the penis.
		The symptoms of genital candidiasis are similar to those of many other genital infections.
	www.cdc.gov /ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/candidiasis_gen_g.htm (688 words)

	Oral Manifestations of HIV
		Diagnosis of hyperplastic candidiasis is made from the histologic appearance of hyperkeratosis and the presence of hyphae.
		Candidiasis is diagnosed by its clinical appearance and by detection of organisms on smears.
		Both erythematous and pseudomembranous oral candidiasis are associated with increased risk for the subsequent development of opportunistic infections classifying the patient as having AIDS as defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).(19)Several studies have shown a statistical correlation between frequency of oral candidiasis in HIV infection and falling CD4+ T-cell counts.(20)
	hivinsite.ucsf.edu /InSite?page=kb-04-01-14 (5086 words)

	Candidiasis
		Candidiasis is an infection caused by a yeastlike fungus called candida.
		Candidiasis occurs when there is a buildup of candida.
		This may be caused by taking certain drugs (especially antibiotics), pregnancy, being overweight, bacterial infection, or any of a number of health conditions (for example, immune disorders, diabetes, and psoriasis).
	www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsConditions/Candidiasiscc.html (1228 words)

	Candidiasis: What is it? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Thrush, also called candidiasis, is a disease caused by a fungus (Candida albicans).
		Candidiasis in the mouth (oral thrush) can also occur in people who use inhaled steroids, such as those used to treat asthma and other lung problems.
		HIV-positive people with damaged immune systems, usually with a T-cell count less than 200, are also more likely to develop candidiasis deeper in their bodies, such as in their esophagus or their lungs.
	www.aidsmeds.com /OIs/Candidiasis1.htm (312 words)

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