Candidiasis

Candidiasis

Candida; C. ablicans (most common), tropicalis, parapsilosis, glabrata, krusei

Eurayote, fungus, yeast; Dimorphic (pleomorphic); forms chlamydospore as part of asexual; capable of sexual reproduction

Humans

Mucosa (mouth, skin, urogenital)

Generally not contagious; nosocomial infections; Human to human (vertical, STI)

3-10 days* (antibiotic treatment)

Inflammatory response to overgrowth of yeast, which may compromise normal flora. Overgrowth results from antiboitic treatment or compromised health

Mouth- thrush; Urogenital- pus-filled pimple in skin fold, thick yellow cheesy discharge, yeasty order; Cutaneous infection- red rash with scalloped border

Tissue damage (cracks in wall of vagina), invasive candidiasis- organ failure or mortality

limit use of antibiotics, watch your weight/diet

Anti-fungal drugs- Micronazole, fluconazole, nystatin