Candidiasis Candidiasis

It is a yeast-like fungal infection that occurs in men, women, and children.

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Signs & Symtoms

Signs & Symtoms

90% of all people with HIV/AIDS develop candida infections Candida can be found in the diaper area, on nails, and in areas where the body forms folds of skin. over 20 species of Candida yeasts that can cause infection in humans candidiasis symptoms vary depending on the area of the body that is infected. Once the candida is in the bloodstream, it can spread to other parts of the body and cause infection. Candida is the fourth most common cause of hospital-acquired bloodstream infections in the U.S. Candida overgrowth can also develop in the esophagus

Oral thrush: white, creamy patches on the mouth or throat; cracking around the mouth Rashes, patches, and/ or blisters in the groin area, under breasts, or between the fingers/ toes Itching/ irritation of the vagina with a cottage-cheese like discharge

Treatment
Anti-fungal creams and steroids intravenous (IV) medication,
amphotericin B. Herbs including oregano and garlic candida diet eliminating foods that feed the yeast Homeopathy- borax, kresotum, graphites

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Signs and Symptoms: o http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/candidiasis000030.htm Image of tongue o https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oral_candidiasis Image of hand o http://www.hiv.va.gov/provider/imagelibrary/candida.asp?post=1&slide=136 Image of Rash o http://healthlob.com/2011/06/what-is-candidiasis/ Treatment o http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/candidiasis000030.htm Interesting Facts o http://www.cdc.gov/fungal/candidiasis/