Candida albicans (white mite) is a yeast that can cause mycosis. Candida albicans is part of the physiological flora of the digestive, urogenital, respiratory and skin tracts. It does not infect he althy people. The development of yeast infection can occur when the body's immunity decreases. Who is at risk for Candida albicans? What are the symptoms and what is the treatment?

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Candida albicans(otherwise known as white bleach) is a type of mushroom thatnaturallyoccurs in the digestive, respiratory and genitourinary tracts - it is part of the microflora of the mucous membranes of these systems. It can also be found on the skin. However, does not lead to development of mycosis (otherwise known as yeast or candidiasis) because it is present in small amounts. It is all thanks to "good" bacteria, which are much more numerous and inhibit the multiplication ofCandida albicans.

However, under unfavorable conditions, a situation may occur when the number of "good" bacteria decreases andCandida albicansmultiplies, causing mycosis. According to estimatesCandida albicansis the most common cause of mycosis ( 50-70% of cases ).

Candida albicans - causes of white whitewash infection

The reason for the development of infections caused byCandida albicansis the impairment of the immune system and the disturbance of the balance in the composition of the microflora of the human organism, which can be caused by, among others :

  • immunosuppression, treatment with steroids, long-term treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics, use of contraceptive pills
  • drug use
  • increasing alcohol consumption
  • improper diet
  • stress
  • skin damage as a result of burns
  • any disease that weakens the immune system (e.g. influenza, HIV infection, cancer)
  • other diseases, e.g. diabetes, thyroid diseases

Candida albicans - symptoms of yeast infection

  • chronic fatigue
  • fever
  • oral thrush
  • conjunctivitis
  • sore throat
  • ear infections
  • sinus infections
  • food intolerances
  • gastrointestinal inflammation
  • increased appetite
  • water accumulation in the body
  • premenstrual tension
  • chronic cystitis
  • vaginal mycosis / mycosis of the penis, scrotum
  • hormonal disorders
  • athlete's foot
  • skin diseases
  • allergies
  • muscle and joint pain
  • overweight, inability to lose weight despite following a low-calorie diet

The toxins produced by the whitewash can also cause many severepsychological symptomssuch as:

  • anxiety,
  • mood swings,
  • anxiety,
  • insomnia,
  • depression.

Candida albicans - what symptoms should you see a doctor with?

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Candida albicans - diagnosis

The patient should take blood, sputum, urine or swabs from the appropriate body parts for testing. You may even need to take tissue samples, cerebrospinal fluid, or any other material that has the fungus on it.

In the case of fungal infections, microscopic tests, microbiological cultures, identification of the cultivated species of fungi, serological tests (detection of antigens and antibodies) and molecular tests are performed.

Candida albicans - treatment

Antifungalsare used to treat infections caused byCandida albicans . However,Candida albicansis becoming increasingly resistant to drugs, as is bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics .Therefore, scientists are looking for new, effective chemical compounds with broad antifungal properties.

Also read:

  • Systemic mycosis
  • Fungus of the skin
  • Athlete's foot
  • Onychomycosis
  • Shearing mycosis

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Infectious diseases