Fungilin is the brand name of an oral formulation of the antifungal medication Amphotericin B. Fungilin is sold as lozenges, and is used to treat fungal infections of the mouth or throat. When injected directly into the body, Amphotericin B...
Infection of sinuses by fungi, or fungal sinusitis, can occur in several forms. Otherwise healthy people can have simple overgrowths of fungus, characterized by sinus pain, pressure and nasal congestion. Other people experience an allergic,...
Candida albicans is responsible for most oral and genital fungal infections, like thrush, diaper rash, athletes foot and vaginitis. Fungal infections may be mild, but Candida can also be life-threatening in immuno-compromised individuals,...
Candida is a yeast, also classified as a fungus, that is commonly found on the skin, in the digestive tract and on the genitals of humans. In healthy individuals the yeast do not cause any harm; however, in those who have a suppressed immune...
Cystitis is the infection of the urinary bladder that is characterized by painful and frequent urination, smelly urine and low-grade fever. Most cases of candida cystitis are associated with catheter use. However, asymptomatic colonization of...
Candida is a categorization of more than 150 yeast species, of which about six cause infections in people. Yeast overgrowth commonly occurs in people who have weakened immune systems or who are on drug therapy, such as antibiotics and...
Amoebic meningitis is a disease of the central nervous system caused by a microorganism, Naegleria fowleri. Naegleria fowleri is a free-living amoeba typically found in warm, stagnant water. They gain entry to the human body through the nose while...
Oral thrush occurs when the fungus Candida albicans collects in the mouth and on the tongue. Infants, people who take nasal corticosteroids, people who are receiving chemotherapy or radiation and other people who have weakened immune systems are...
Yeast infections, also called candidiasis, are a fungal disease that is caused by a fungus-like yeast, according to HealthScout. Until recently, patients with yeast infections needed to consult a doctor and get a prescription for an antifungal...
The kidneys excrete waste, remove excess fluid, balance electrolytes, stabilize blood pressure and have an effect on red blood cell production. Vital to survival, the kidneys face daily toxin exposure. Toxins can originate from from chemicals,...
Ambisome (amphotericin B liposomal) is a medication used to treat major and potentially fatal fungal infections such as meningitis (a brain infection) in HIV patients. According to Drugs.com, Ambisome is an antifungal antibiotic that destroys...
As of 2008 there were a little over 33 million people living with advanced human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV/AIDS, according to the World Health Organization. As HIV progresses it can leave the body vulnerable to other forms of infections...
Candida is a fungal infection that can affect any part of your skin, hair, vagina or nails. It also can affect hospitalized patients who are catheterized to pass urine. Such fungal infections can affect the mouth, which is known as oral thrush. In...
Candida is a grouping of over 150 species of yeast, although only 5 or so tend to cause harm in people. The most common species to overgrow in people and cause infections is Candida albicans. Candida infections can be localized to the mouth,...
Cryptococcal meningitis is a fungal infection of the meninges, which are membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. A fungus found in soil called cryptococcus neoformans causes cryptococcal meningitis. A major risk factor for cryptococcal...
A fungus is a type of microorganism that can infiltrate the lungs and create severe respiratory problems such as difficulty breathing, a fever and a cough. Sometimes, individuals are more susceptible to fungal lung infections if they live in a...
Grape seed extract contains powerful antioxidants called oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes, or OPCs, that are potentially helpful for treating conditions such as heart disease. While the extract's antioxidant action is more frequently touted,...
Although antibiotics are often necessary, they can have side effects including damage to the kidneys. According to the American Physiological Society, the three most common antibiotics to cause kidney failure are aminoglycosides, cephalosporins...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there has recently been a significant increase in the number of fungal infections. This increase is mainly affecting people who have impaired immune systems. If you have a weakened...
The acidity of the blood is tightly controlled by the kidneys, respiratory system and chemical buffers in the blood. Normal blood pH levels are 7.4. If blood pH drops below 7.35, symptoms of acidosis may occur. A study in the May 2010 issue of the...
Candida species, including Candida albicans, are normally present in the oral cavity in small numbers. However, the population of candida may increase rapidly and lead to pharyngitis or infection of the throat in patients with reduced immunity...
Tongue fungus is a form of mucocutaneous infection, or thrush. It is due to a yeast, a single-celled budding organism, most often Candida albicans. According to the Lab Technologist site, there are 600 known microorganisms that inhabit a healthy...
Urinary tract infections may involve the lower tract or the upper tract. Lower tract infections affect the prostate gland, the urethra and the bladder, while upper tract infections affect the kidneys. The infections may migrate from one of those...
Blastomycosis is the name given to the disease caused by a type of fungus named Blastomyces dermatitidis. Despite the exotic-sounding name, this fungus is actually found in damp soil in various regions of the United States, including the Midwest...
Electrolytes, such as sodium, calcium and potassium, are important minerals in the body responsible for maintaining acid levels, fluid balance, and muscle functioning. A number of factors can lead to electrolyte imbalance, such as excessive...
The mucous membranes that line the nose and pharynx, and the white blood cells in the lungs, should normally trap any fungal spores. Antibodies also respond to fungal infections. But there are times when fungi can overcome the immune response of...
Meningitis is a potentially serious disease that involves the inflammation of the membranes around the brain and the spinal cord, caused by an infection that traveled through the bloodstream. Meningitis may be caused by a viral infection known as...
An oral yeast infection, called thrush, is caused by a fungus of the Candida species. In healthy people, candida lives on the skin and in the gastrointestinal tract without causing problems. If the immune system is compromised by illness,...
Candida albicans is a fungus that normally lives on the skin of most people. Although this organism usually doesn't cause any infectious symptoms, in some cases it can overgrow, leading to a rash, itchiness or a burning sensation. This fungus can...
