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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.
Answered 2/23/2020
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Yeast infection: From a gynecology standpoint, candidiasis refers to a vaginal yeast infection. It is usually treated with an antifungal, either taken by mouth or in cream or suppository form (used in the vagina).
Answered 8/3/2018
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