Candida Albican Disease
Candida albicans is the yeast that's the most common cause of yeast infections. This species of yeast commonly grows on human skin and is only considered to be an infection when it causes symptoms.
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Conditions
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Candida albicans favors a warm, humid environment. In addition to the general weather, yeast infections can be caused by tight underclothing and poor hygiene.
Antibiotics
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An overgrowth of Candida albicans may occur when antibiotics kills off the bacteria that compete with yeast. This can also occur with medications that suppress the immune system such as corticosteroids.
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Symptoms
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Yeast infections of the skin usually appear as a bright red rash. Vaginal yeast infections commonly produce a white cottage cheese-like discharge along with burning and itching.
Diagnosis
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Yeast infections are typically diagnosed by visual inspection of the characteristic rash. Candida albicans can also be readily identified from a cultured tissue sample if this is needed to make a diagnosis.
Treatment
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Yeast infections from Candida albicans are commonly treated with antifungal agents such as miconazole (Monistat). A common therapy consists of two applications per day for seven to ten days.
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