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Candida albicans (white moth) is a parasitic fungus belonging to the order of yeasts that inhabits the human body. Under normal conditions, it does not cause any disease symptoms, but in states of weakness, it may multiply excessively and cause mycosis in various organs.
What is candida and when is it dangerous to the human body?
Candida is common parasitic funguswhich inhabits the body in the case of most people (it is assumed that about 80% of people carry the candida, which is part of their intestinal flora). When a person is healthy and their immune system is functioning properly, the presence of Candida fungi in the body causes no symptoms and causes no discomfort. However, in periods of weakening of the organism and a decrease in its immunity, the fungus may multiply excessively – in this way, the microbiological balance of the organism is disturbed and ailments appear grouped under the general name of candidiasis or yeast infection.
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Even 80 percent. people are carriers of Candida fungi.
Candidiasis affects mainly the urinary system. Candida is one of the leading causes of drug-resistant nosocomial infections. Candida albicans it is also the most common cause of gastrointestinal mucosa infections and deep systemic infections. In some cases, Candida infection can even lead to fungemia, that is, contamination of the blood by live fungi. This yeast also causes vaginal fungal infection. To limit their multiplication, try Candida Ultra Support – Doctor Life dietary supplement available at an attractive price on Medonet Market.
Candidiasis may occur in the following cases:
- as a result of long-term use of antibiotics that destroy the intestinal bacterial flora and disturb the balance between beneficial and pathogenic microorganisms present in the body,
- as a result of long-term cannulation of vessels (punctures),
- in the course of diseases consisting in impaired immune system (for example AIDS or leukemia),
- when the patient has an implanted artificial heart valve, when using catheters and chronic parenteral nutrition,
- in cancer, when immunity is weakened,
- as a result of exhaustion and stress, weakening the body and its ability to fight pathogenic factors,
- after transplants, radiotherapy and chemotherapy,
- as a result of diabetes, during pregnancy and during hormone therapy.
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Symptoms of Candida Mycosis
Infection with Candida fungi gives a number of symptoms specific to mycosis. The appearance of Candida albicans in the vagina causes, for example, swelling, purulent discharge, reddening of the vaginal mucosa, irritation and burning of the vagina and vulva. Pain may occur when urinating and during intercourse.
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In children, Candida albicans can cause otitis and so-called diaper dermatitis. In men, candidiasis caused by Candida yeast can manifest as red spots and blisters, and glans red and itchy.
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How to Treat Candida Mycosis?
Candida albicans-induced cadidosis is diagnosed on the basis of a microscopic preparation and the detection of Candida mycelium in it and on the basis of stool, mucosa and other physiological secretions. Candida infections are medically treated with antifungal drugs (for example, clotrimazole, miconazole and ketoconazole, micafungin, caspofungin and anudulafungin). Many of these formulations are in the form of topical ointments and gels.
In the case of more serious endocrine infections caused by Candida albicans, treatment with oral medications is necessary. It is advisable to treat Candida albicans infections restoration of the normal intestinal bacterial flora – this can be done with a proper diet or by using probiotic supplements that provide the body with beneficial bacteria. At Medonet Market you can now buy a probiotic for fungal infections.
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