Question 1

are men or women more susceptible to getting candidiasis?

Accepted Answer

Candida: Women get candida vaginal infection quite easily.

Question 2

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 3

can men also suffer from candidiasis in their private parts?

Accepted Answer

Jock Itch: Tinea Cruris is medical term, it is common because of area being susceptible to retain moisture which is a good breeding ground for yeast infections.  Antifungal creams, keeping area dry and probably antifungal pills would help greatly.  You can see your doctor if you continue to have this problem.

Question 4

i am a peruvian woman  i am 21 years old .. i am suffering from candidiasis for more than 9 months?

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More info: Can you provide more information, as it's unclear what type of candidal infection you have. Does it involve your mouth/throat, areas of your skin, your genital area or somewhere else(possibly even multiple areas).  Also what treatment(s) have you undergone and evaluation have you had so far?  The answers to these questions will better clarify any possible guidance for you.

Question 5

is candidiasis easily treated?

Accepted Answer

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 6

how do you define candidiasis?

Accepted Answer

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 7

what is the ccause of candidiasis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

describe the features of candidiasis.?

Accepted Answer

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 9

by which means is candidiasis transmitted?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

how to know if i have invasive candidiasis?

Accepted Answer

Candidiasis: Wide spread infection with Candida would only occur in someone who is otherwise weakened by something - such as having HIV/AIDs, cancer, diabetes that's out of control, autoimmune disease, or some other sort of immunosuppression. There is some amount of 'mis-information' on the internet, so it's important to speak to an ID doctor or someone who would know. Don't get conned!

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