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- What is candidiasis?
- Symptoms of candidiasis
- Causes of candidiasis
- Prevention of candidiasis
- Risk factors for candidiasis
- Complications of candidiasis
- When to see a doctor about candidiasis
- Diagnosis of candidiasis
- Conventional treatment of candidiasis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of candidiasis
- Living with candidiasis
- Caring for someone with candidiasis
Candidiasis is caused by an overgrowth of a common yeast - candida albicans, the most prolific of the candida yeast genus (it is also caused by other varieties of candida, but they are rare).
Candid normally exists in the gastrointestinal tract, mouth and vagina (in women) without any adverse effects. It is only when this yeast becomes too prolific and there is an overgrowth of it, that it can cause a condition named candidiasis - which is basically an overgrowth of the candida yeast.
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Facts about candidiasis
- Some women who think they have thrush may have another vaginal disorder and should see their doctor for a definite diagnosis (never self-medicate)
- Candidiasis is a common condition in many people
- Most cases (around 90%) of candidiasis are caused by the candida albicans yeas, but not all
- People with depressed immunity tend to be more susceptible to getting candidiasis
- More than 50% of all women will develop vaginal candidiasis at least once in their life and mainly without any real identifying cause
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Last reviewed: 2 September 2007 || Last updated: 3 January 2009
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
