Candidiasis

Candidiasis occurs when Candida, a yeast that lives in parts of the body, grows out of control.

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Candidiasis Basics

Candidiasis occurs when Candida , a yeast that lives in parts of the body, grows out of control.

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Symptoms of Candidiasis

Symptoms of candidiasis depend on the type of infection: vaginal, oral, esophagus, or invasive.

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Testing and Diagnosis for Candidiasis

Healthcare providers diagnose candidiasis with different tests depending on the type of infection.

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Risk Factors for Candidiasis

Risk factors for candidiasis include having a weakened immune system and antibiotic use.

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Preventing Candidiasis

Learn ways to help prevent the different types of candidiasis.

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Treatment of Candidiasis

Candidiasis is treated with antifungals. The type, dose, and route depends on infection type.

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Invasive candidiasis

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Clinical Overview of Invasive Candidiasis

Clinical information on features, prevention, testing, and treatment for invasive candidiasis.

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Data and Statistics on Candidemia

An overview of trends for candidemia, the most common form of invasive candidiasis

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Antimicrobial-Resistant Invasive Candidiasis

Antifungal-resistant invasive candidiasis is increasing with few antifungals available.

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Fungal Diseases

Fungal diseases and antifungal resistance are increasing worldwide. Misdiagnosis is common.

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Fact sheets and images of information related to fungal diseases.

Communication and Educational Materials

Find and download social media graphics, fact sheets, infographics, and animated videos.

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Webinars, Podcasts, and Clinical Tools

Access webinars and podcasts featuring world experts in fungal diseases and find clinical resources.

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