Diseases
Candida albicans
Candida albicans is a yeast fungus that is a normal component of the human gut flora.
Naturally occurring yeast fungus - risk factors
Candida albicans is a yeast fungus that naturally occurs in small amounts in the human body, especially in the gastrointestinal tract, mouth, skin, and genitals.
Under certain conditions, Candida albicans can overgrow and lead to an infection. This often happens when the balance of bacterial flora in the body is disrupted, such as during antibiotic therapy or in a weakened immune system.
Risk factors for a Candida infection include:
- A weakened immune system, such as due to HIV/AIDS, cancer, or the use of immunosuppressants.
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Long-term use of antibiotics or steroids
- Use of contraceptives containing estrogen
Further informations
Candida albicans
Candida albican, Candida glabrata, Candida rugosa, Candida parapsilosis, Candida tropicalis, Candida dupliniensis
Low numbers present on adult skin, Candida albicans is part of the normal flora of the mucous membranes of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and female genital tracts.
Oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush), vaginal candidiasis, systemic: abscess, thrombophlebitis, endocarditis, infections of the eyes and other organs
Candida septicaemia
antibiotics, immune suppression
