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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
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Candida albicans
Candida albican, Candida glabrata, Candida rugosa, Candida parapsilosis, Candida tropicalis, Candida dupliniensis
baja prevalencia en la piel de los adultos, la Candida albicans forma parte de la flora de las membranas mucosas de los sistemas respiratorio, gastrointestinal y del tracto genital femenino.
Candidiasis orofaríngea (aftas), candidiasis vaginal
Sìntomas sistémicos: absceso, tromboflebitis, endocarditis, infecciones en los ojos y otros órganos
Candida septicaemia
antibióticos, inmunosupresión
