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...
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...
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...
The incidence of fungal infections have increased considerably in the past few years. According to an article published in August 2010 edition of "U.S. Pharmacist," Candida species are the fourth most common cause of hospital-acquired infections...
Fungi are primitive plants that thrive in soil, air, and water and on plants, animals and humans as well. About half of all fungi are pathogenic, and may cause infections ranging from athlete's foot and oral thrush to severe invasive infections of...
Candida tropicalis is a species of yeast in the Candida genus. It's a typical inhabitant of the human body and is not normally considered to be a health issue. However, a colony of Candida tropicalis can experience overgrowth under some...
A membrane that consists of three layers surrounds the brain; the layers consist of the dura mater, arachnoid mater and pia mater. These layers are referred to as the meninges. Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges caused by a viral,...
Candida is a type of yeast, comprising over 150 species. The Candida species are the most common causes of opportunistic fungal infections in the world, says the Doctor Fungus website. Candida species are part of normal human flora and fauna,...
Candida albicans is a naturally occurring yeast that is found in the digestive tract and mouth of most people, including babies. However, in situations in which the immune system is weakened, Candida growth can go unchecked causing a fungal...
Only a few yeast species produce Candida symptoms. Candida albicans is the most predominant and can proliferate in warm, moist, sequestered areas of the body when immunity is weakened or when the beneficial flora and fauna is disrupted. About 10...
