Candida esophagitis

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Causes, incidence, and risk factors
• Symptoms
• Signs and tests
• Treatment
• Expectations (prognosis)
• Complications
• Calling your health care provider
• Prevention

Illustrations Candida, flourescent stain Candidal esophagitis Upper gastrointestinal system HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Candida esophagitis is a fungal or yeast infection of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. See also:

• Candida-associated diaper dermatitis
• Candidiasis - oral
• Vaginal candidiasis

Alternative Names Candida infection - esophagus; Yeast infection - esophagus Causes, incidence, and risk factors Candida esophagitis is caused by the yeast Candida. It occurs when the yeast spreads from the mouth down the esophagus. - 0 Comments

Diaper dermatitis - Candida-associated

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Causes, incidence, and risk factors
• Symptoms
• Signs and tests
• Treatment
• Expectations (prognosis)
• Complications
• Calling your health care provider
• Prevention

Illustrations Candida, flourescent stain Diaper rash HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Candida-associated diaper dermatitis is an infection of the skin beneath an infant's diaper. It is caused by yeasts (Candida organisms). Alternative Names Dermatitis - diaper and Candida; Candida-associated diaper dermatitis Causes, incidence, and risk factors Diaper rashes caused by infection with Candida species are very common in children. - 0 Comments

Skin testing, PPD (R arm) and Candida (L)

Sep 04, 2008 - Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M The right arm represents a positive reaction to PPD (a skin test for tuberculosis protein). The left arm represents a positive reaction to Candida protein. Candida antigen is tested to determine if the individual's immune system is functioning well; a normal immune system demonstrates a positive reaction. - 0 Comments

Candida, flourescent stain

Sep 04, 2008 - Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M This microscopic film shows a fluorescent stain of Candida. Candida is a yeast (fungus) that causes mild disease, but in immunocompromised individuals it may cause life-threatening illness. (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.) Review Date: 11/1/2007 Reviewed By: Kenneth M. - 0 Comments

Cutaneous candidiasis

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Causes, incidence, and risk factors
• Symptoms
• Signs and tests
• Treatment
• Expectations (prognosis)
• Complications
• Calling your health care provider
• Prevention

Illustrations Candida, flourescent stain Candidiasis, cutaneous - around the mouth HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Cutaneous candidiasis is an infection of the skin, caused by the fungus candida. Alternative Names Skin infection - fungal; Fungal infection - skin; Skin infection - yeast; Yeast infection - skin; Intertriginous candidiasis Causes, incidence, and risk factors The body normally hosts a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi. Some of these are useful to the body, some produce no harm or benefits, while others may cause harmful infections. - 0 Comments

Candidiasis

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

• Signs and Symptoms
• What Causes It?
• What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
• Treatment Options
• Following Up
• Special Considerations
• Supporting Research

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Candidiasis is an infection caused by a yeastlike fungus called candida. It can infect the mouth, vagina, skin, stomach, and urinary tract. About 75 percent of women will get candidiasis of the vagina during their lifetime, and 90 percent of all people with HIV/AIDS develop candida infections. - 0 Comments

Vaginal yeast infection

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Causes, incidence, and risk factors
• Symptoms
• Signs and tests
• Treatment
• Expectations (prognosis)
• Complications
• Calling your health care provider
• Prevention
• References

Illustrations Candida, flourescent stain Female reproductive anatomy Yeast infections Secondary infection Uterus Normal uterine anatomy (cut section) HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition This is a vaginal infection caused most commonly by the fungal organism Candida albicans. Alternative Names Yeast infection - vagina; Vaginal candidiasis; Monilial vaginitis Causes, incidence, and risk factors Candida albicans is a widespread organism found throught the world. It exists in small amounts in the vagina, the mouth, the digestive tract, and on the skin without causing disease or symptoms (approximately 25% of women without disease symptoms have this organism present). - 0 Comments

Thrush

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Causes, incidence, and risk factors
• Symptoms
• Signs and tests
• Treatment
• Expectations (prognosis)
• Complications
• Calling your health care provider
• Prevention
• References

Illustrations Candida, flourescent stain Mouth anatomy HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Thrush is a yeast infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth and tongue. Alternative Names Candidiasis - oral; Oral thrush Causes, incidence, and risk factors Thrush is caused by forms of a fungus called Candida. This organism lives in your mouth and is usually kept in check by healthy organisms that also live there. - 0 Comments