What is Candida?
There are a group of yeasts or fungi that live on the body and commonly attack the skin known as Candida. When in culture the colour of these micro organisms is white hence the name ‘Candida’. When an infection occurs it is also refered to as candidiasis, candidosis, moniliasis or commonly a yeast infection.
Yeast Infection Medications Only Treat The Symptoms
When dealing with a yeast infection using medication, it’s important to know their activity range and implications; some only deal with the symptoms rather than going to the root of the problem:
Oral Yeast Infection – The Causes
This video article deals with some of the most common causes of oral yeast infection. If you’re not informed on the subject, below you’ll find the most important things to remember:
The Difference Between a Yeast Infection and Bacterial Vaginosis
Both a vaginal yeast infection and bacterial vaginosis or BV are very common female health problems, though of the two BV is the most common. But women often think when they begin to have symptoms of a vaginal infection that they have a yeast infection when in actual fact it is BV. The symptoms in both vaginal infections are very similar which is one of the reasons why seeing a doctor is so important. This article will explain what a yeast infection and BV are, what the similarities are and what the differences are to help identify what vaginal infection you may have.
A New Strategy To Treat the Common Yeast Infection
A group of researchers from GUMC (Georgetown University Medical Center) have found a way to improve treatment of yeast infections caused by the fungus Candida Albicans such as Thrush, diaper rash, vaginal infections, as well as the more life threatening forms such as systemic that invade the blood stream and can be life threatening. This fungus lives on most humans and the researchers’ findings involve inhibiting a key protein so that a new drug can more effectively target the yeast.
Apple Cider Vinegar – Using it to Treat a Yeast Infection
Apple cider vinegar is one of the best candida natural cures if used properly; the following video explains in deep detail some basic methods of using it:
Diagnosing a Yeast infection – Why You Should See a Doctor
With all the information available online and in books today it is tempting to diagnose yourself when symptoms start to appear. But it really is important you get over the embarrassment you may be feeling and visit your doctor or a woman’s clinic for a proper diagnosis by a professional, particularly if this is the first time you have had these symptoms, or if these are symptoms that keep occurring.
Looking at Candida Albicans Transformation From Normal Benign Form Into Life-Threatening Form
Candida Albicans not only causes yeast infections in the healthy, but can also cause life threatening infections in patients who have AIDs, are going through chemotherapy or radiation treatments, or have other immune weakening diseases. That is why researchers from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research’s (A*STAR) Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) have been looking at how it goes from a benign form to something so life threatening.
The Link Between Clothing and Yeast Infections
Surprisingly there is a very direct link between clothing and yeast infections but first let us look at what a yeast infection is so that the link between clothing and yeast infections can be better understood.
Is a Yeast Infection Contagious?
A yeast infection happens when there is an overgrowth of a fungus called Candida Albicans in the body. These fungi live on most people in small numbers without us even being aware, but if the immune system is not at full strength or of something disrupts the balance of the body or kills the good bacteria that control the fungus’ growth, it rapidly multiplies. Yeast infections happen in warm and damp places very commonly the vagina, but equally possible in the penis area, the anus, the mouth, under arms or folds of skin, the nails and the breasts.
