Thrush is an overgrowth of a yeast fungus called candida. While candida is normally found on your skin and in your stomach, colon, vagina, rectum, mouth and throat, it can causes health problems when there is an overgrowth of the fungus in any area of your body. People with compromised immune systems, as well as infants and the elderly, are at an increased risk for developing thrush. People with... Read more >
A yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of a yeast fungus called Candida. While Candida is normally found on your skin and in your stomach, colon, vagina, rectum, mouth and throat, it can cause health problems when there is an overgrowth of the fungus in any area of your body. Yeast infection symptoms can be painful and often interfere with your daily activities. For example, oral thrush... Read more >
Thrush is a condition in which Candida albicans, a form of yeast, infects moist areas of the body. While thrush tends to cause oral infections, it can also trigger fungal infections all over the body. Also known as candidiasis, thrush produces symptoms that include fever, difficultly/painful swallowing and white, bumpy lesions in infected areas. To understand the causes of thrush, it's important... Read more >
Yeast is a naturally occurring substance in the body, but infections can occur when yeast grows too rapidly. Yeast infections can be found in many places throughout the body, including the mouth and vagina. Luckily, most yeast infections are easily treatable and manageable. Antifungal medications, rinses, antifungal creams, lozenges and other remedies are used to treat different types of yeast... Read more >
Candida albicans is the bacterium that causes yeast infections and thrush. In addition to causing genital yeast infections, Candida can also cause infections in the mouth, especially in the mouths of babies and those people who suffer from weakened immune systems. When an infection occurs is in the mouth, it can be one of two yeast infections: oral thrush or angular cheilitis. Angular Cheilitis Angular... Read more >
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes AIDS and damages or destroys the cells of the immune system. Over time, this virus makes sufferers more susceptible to opportunistic infections (such as the common cold) that the body would normally resist. In the worst cases, opportunistic infections can be potentially fatal for HIV or AIDS patients, as their ravaged immune systems can’t properly defend their... Read more >
Stress and the immune system interact in a complex pattern. Chronic stress and depression are known to suppress the immune system, increasing the risk of infection.Candida, the parasitic fungus responsible for oral thrush and yeast infections, often overpopulates in people suffering from stress or depression. The exact relationship between stress, candida and depression is a matter of some debate, but there is no... Read more >
Our bodies are home to many organisms. Generally, these organisms have no effect on our health and even help us stay healthy. Yeast is one of these organisms. While usually harmless, yeast can sometimes grow out of control and create infection. When the yeast grows uncontrollably in the fingernails or toenails, nail yeast infections can result. Luckily, however, nail yeast infections are a common and easily... Read more >
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