What is the definition or description of: candida?

Moniliasis,: Candidiasis or thrush is a fungal infection (mycosis) of any of the candida species (all yeasts), of which Candida Albicans is the most common.Also commonly referred to as a yeast infection, candidiasis is also technically known as candidosis, moniliasis, and oidiomycosis.

Fungus: Is a type of fungus which normally lives in small amounts on mucus membranes. An overgrowth of candida in the mouth produces a condition called 'thrush'. This is often triggered by taking Clindamycin antibiotics.

Yeast-like fungus: Candida is the genus name for one yeast-like fungus which lives in your GI tract. There are several different species. The one most commonly causing infection on the skin and mucous membranes is c. Albicans. This commonly causes vulvovaginitis, thrush, and other such conditions and can be predisposed to by antibiotic treatment, diabetes, immune suppression, etc.