candida
noun
can·di·da
ˈkan-də-də 
: any of a genus (Candida) of parasitic fungi that resemble yeasts, occur especially in the mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract where they are usually benign but can become pathogenic, and have been grouped with the imperfect fungi but are now often placed with the ascomycetes
especially
: one (C. albicans) causing thrush
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There are many types of fungal skin infections, such as:
Ringworm
Athlete’s foot
Yeast infections, such as candida or tinea versicolor
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Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
Immunostimulatory therapies: To target the wart from the inside out, healthcare professionals can use injectables such as candida antigen and bleomycin to target the virus internally.
—Lacey Muinos, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
Specifically, there is some evidence in clinical trials that the L. reuteri and L. fermentum probiotics in this product may defend against yeast infections (otherwise known as the vaginal overgrowth of candida albicans) and reduce urinary tract infection (UTI) reoccurrence in women.
—Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2024
Overuse of topical steroids is most likely the cause of perioral dermatitis, however, it may also be caused by candida albicans, a yeast, which is a type of fungus, Cleveland Clinic notes, adding that fluoridated toothpaste, gum, or hormonal contraceptives, can also cause flare-ups.
—Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
Fungal Rash Fungal rashes are skin infections caused by two specific types of fungi: tinea and candida.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 3 Sep. 2023
For the most part, healthy people do not have to worry about invasive candida infections.
—The Conversation, Fortune Well, 6 Apr. 2023
In the past, most invasive candida infections were caused by Candida albicans.
—The Conversation, Fortune Well, 6 Apr. 2023
How dangerous are candida infections?
—The Conversation, Fortune Well, 6 Apr. 2023
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Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
Immunostimulatory therapies: To target the wart from the inside out, healthcare professionals can use injectables such as candida antigen and bleomycin to target the virus internally.
—Lacey Muinos, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
Specifically, there is some evidence in clinical trials that the L. reuteri and L. fermentum probiotics in this product may defend against yeast infections (otherwise known as the vaginal overgrowth of candida albicans) and reduce urinary tract infection (UTI) reoccurrence in women.
—Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2024
Overuse of topical steroids is most likely the cause of perioral dermatitis, however, it may also be caused by candida albicans, a yeast, which is a type of fungus, Cleveland Clinic notes, adding that fluoridated toothpaste, gum, or hormonal contraceptives, can also cause flare-ups.
—Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
Fungal Rash Fungal rashes are skin infections caused by two specific types of fungi: tinea and candida.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 3 Sep. 2023
For the most part, healthy people do not have to worry about invasive candida infections.
—The Conversation, Fortune Well, 6 Apr. 2023
In the past, most invasive candida infections were caused by Candida albicans.
—The Conversation, Fortune Well, 6 Apr. 2023
How dangerous are candida infections?
—The Conversation, Fortune Well, 6 Apr. 2023
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candida
noun
can·di·da
ˈkan-dəd-ə
1
capitalized
: a genus of parasitic fungi that resemble yeasts, produce small amounts of mycelium, occur especially in the mouth, vagina, and intestinal tract where they are usually benign but can become pathogenic, and have been grouped with the imperfect fungi but are now often placed with the ascomycetes
2
: any fungus of the genus Candida
especially
: one (C. albicans) causing thrush
3
: infection with fungi of the genus Candida : candidiasis
Three to five days of careful treatment should cause the rash to subside. If it doesn't, the infant may have candida, a yeast infection that usually affects a larger area than diaper rash and makes the skin redder.—Carol Deasy Brown, Parenting
see thrush, yeast infection
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