Candida or candida albicans
is a yeast or an asexual fungus that causes a fungal
infection within the human body. But under normal circumstances
candida causes no harm – it is actually one of
the thousands of bacteria’s and fungal elements
that remain within the human body and benefit the various
processes. Also known as ‘thrush’
candida
begins to create a problem when there is an increase
in the production of this yeast. The infection of this
yeast is known as ‘candidiasis’.
The infection from candida begins in the digestive system
and affects the skin, intestinal tract, mouth, mucous
membranes, throat and the vagina in women. In fact,
the fungal infection from candida is most common in
women. The infection can also travel through the blood
and in rare cases also affects the heart. When it goes
out of control, the yeast multiplies rapidly causing
prosthesis and other problems. Antibiotics promote candida
infection because they are unable to differentiate between
good and bad bacteria and end up killing all. The elimination
of good bacteria increases the production of candida.
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