Oral Candidiasis Meaning, Causes and More
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Where Else in the Body Can Candidiasis Occur?
In addition to causing problems in the mouth, throat and esophagus, overgrowth of Candida may occur in the vagina, where it's called a yeast infection. Symptoms include abnormal vaginal discharge, itching and soreness in the vagina, and pain during urination or intercourse. Management of vaginal yeast infections involves using topical or oral antifungals.
Some people may develop a dangerous, invasive Candida infection that may affect the heart, brain, blood, eyes, bones and other body parts. This type of infection may require intravenous antifungal administration.6‘Candidiasis.’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30 Oct. 2020, www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/candidiasis/index.html
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