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  2. Oral candidiasis - Wikipedia

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    Oral candidiasis (Acute pseudomembranous candidiasis), which is also known as oral thrush, among other names, [1] is candidiasis that occurs in the mouth. That is, oral candidiasis is a mycosis (yeast/fungal infection) of Candida species on the mucous membranes of the mouth .

  3. Candidiasis - Wikipedia

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    Oral hygiene can help prevent oral candidiasis when people have a weakened immune system. [5] For people undergoing cancer treatment, chlorhexidine mouthwash can prevent or reduce thrush. [5] People who use inhaled corticosteroids can reduce the risk of developing oral candidiasis by rinsing the mouth with water or mouthwash after using the ...

  4. Candida (fungus) - Wikipedia

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    Antibiotics promote yeast (fungal) infections, including gastrointestinal (GI) Candida overgrowth and penetration of the GI mucosa. [9] While women are more susceptible to genital yeast infections, men can also be infected. Certain factors, such as prolonged antibiotic use, increase the risk for both men and women.

  5. Candida tropicalis - Wikipedia

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    Topical antifungal agents are commonly taken in 3 forms: oral suspension, ointment and powder. [4] Oral suspension is mainly used to treat thrush whereas ointment is directly applied onto the infected section. [4] Nystatin is a type of antifungal agent used because it is not absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract. [4]

  6. Fungal infection - Wikipedia

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    The yeast Candida albicans can live in people without producing symptoms, and is able to cause both superficial mild candidiasis in healthy people, such as oral thrush or vaginal yeast infection, and severe systemic candidiasis in those who cannot fight infection themselves. [3]

  7. Candida albicans - Wikipedia

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    Candida albicans is an opportunistic pathogenic yeast [5] that is a common member of the human gut flora.It can also survive outside the human body. [6] [7] It is detected in the gastrointestinal tract and mouth in 40–60% of healthy adults.

  8. Antifungal - Wikipedia

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    Before oral antifungal therapies are used to treat nail disease, a confirmation of the fungal infection should be made. [36] Approximately half of suspected cases of fungal infection in nails have a non-fungal cause. [36] The side effects of oral treatment are significant and people without an infection should not take these drugs. [36]

  9. Clotrimazole - Wikipedia

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    Clotrimazole, sold under the brand name Lotrimin, among others, is an antifungal medication. [2] It is used to treat vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, diaper rash, tinea versicolor, and types of ringworm including athlete's foot and jock itch. [2] It can be taken by mouth or applied as a cream to the skin or in the vagina. [2]