Question 1

is candidiasis easily treated?

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Depends on cause: Candidiasis usually does not occur in normal individuals and may be a signal of immune deficiency.  It also depends on where the candida infection is in the body. There different implication for candida in the vagina vs. Esophagus.  Treatment will depend on the underlying disorder and location.

Question 2

how do you define candidiasis?

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A fungal infection.: Candidiasis is an infection with one of the yeast-like fungi in the genus candida, usually candida albicans.Candida fungi are very common and are the most common cause of fungal infections in humans.

Question 3

what is the ccause of candidiasis?

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Candidosis: Candidosis is the name of  fungal infections caused by any yeast in the  Candidia genus. Example: Candida albicans

Question 4

describe the features of candidiasis.?

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Yeast infection: Vaginal candidiasis usually presents with clumpy white vaginal discharge and extreme vaginal itching.  It is also associated with painful intercourse.  A vaginal yeast infection can occur with no particular reason, but does frequently show up after taking antibiotics for an unrelated infection.

Question 5

by which means is candidiasis transmitted?

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Present everywhere: Candida is present in the environment.  It is not usually transmitted from one person to another.

Question 6

can you have candidiasis for a whole year???

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Certainly: If you are chronically infected you certainly can have a significant candidiasis that persists.  If this is the case, it might be time to see an infectious disease specialist to see why.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: candidiasis?

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Candidiasis: Candidiasis = fungal infection caused by yeast.

Question 8

can you tell me how i can recover from male candidiasis ?

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Antifungals: Depending on where it is, usually antifungals via cream and/or pills can help you resolve the fungal infection.  If it is skin, keeping area dry is important to prevent future recurrences.  Doctor can help with guiding what treatment you need.

Question 9

i will like to know the symptoms of candidiasis in men's penises?

Accepted Answer

Itching: The most common symptom is usually itching of the penis. There may also be redness to this area but no discharge.

Question 10

is candidiasis considered to be an sti?

Accepted Answer

No: No, candidiasis is a yeast infection. Yeast is almost always present on our bodies, just in balance. A yeast infection occurs when yeast overgrows and takes over.  It especially likes to take over in warm, dark, wet places and thus vaginal infections, diaper rashes, etc... It is not an std.

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