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Why is it so hard to diagnose skin candida. the infection has proliferated all over my body and present in my blood. the candida swab for thrush shows it is resistent to most antifungals and is sensitive to nystatin and miconazole?

Q: why is it so hard to diagnose skin candida. the infection has proliferated all over my body and present in my blood. the candida swab for thrush shows it is resistent to most antifungals and is sensitive to nystatin and miconazole?

: Sorry but I am not sure you have the correct facts. Please talk directly to your treating physician who have all the facts. Good luck!

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Sorry but I am not sure you have the correct facts. Please talk directly to your treating physician who have all the facts. Good luck!

Answered 3/9/2023

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A member asked:

Why is it so hard to diagnose skin candida. the infection has proliferated all over my body and present in my blood. the candida swab for thrush shows it is resistent to most antifungals and is sensitive to nystatin and miconazole?

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