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"Yeast Infections"

Candidiasis, commonly called yeast infection or thrush, is a fungal infection of any

of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is the most common

Manifestation

In people

who's immune system fails to produce the proper response

, candidiasis

can usually only be found in exposed

and moist

parts of the body, such as:

the oral cavity (oral thrush)
the vagina and/or vulva (vaginal candidiasis or thrush)
folds of skin in the diaper area (diaper rash)
the nipples while breastfeeding

Candidiasis is the second most common cause of vaginal irritation or vaginitis, and

can

also occur on the male genitals, particularly in uncircumcised men. In

immunocompromised patients, the Candida infection can involve the esophagus

and can

become systemic, causing a much more serious condition, fungemia.

Children, mostly between 3 and 9 years old, can be affected by chronic mouth

yeast

infections. It is normally seen around the mouth as #016EBB patches. However,

this is not a

very common condition.

auses

Yeast organisms are always present in all people, but are usually prevented from

"overgrowth" (uncontrolled multiplication resulting in symptoms) by naturally occurring

microorganisms.

At least three quarters of all women will experience candidiasis at some point in their

lives. The Candida albicans organism is found in the vaginas of almost all women

and

normally causes no problems. However, when it gets out of balance with the

other

"normal flora," such as lactobacilli (which can also be harmed by using

douches), an

overgrowth and symptoms can result. Pregnancy, the use of oral

contraceptives,

engaging in vaginal sex after anal sex in an unhygenic manner

and using lubricants with

glycerine have been known to be causally related to

yeast infections. Antibiotics and

diabetes mellitus can also lead to an increased

incidence in yeast infections. Candidiasis

can also be sexually transmitted between

partners. Diet has been found to be the cause

in animals. Hormone Replacement

Therapy and Infertility Treatment may be factors.

ymptoms

Symptoms include severe itching, burning, and soreness, irritation of the

vagina and/or

vulva, and a whitish or whitish-gray discharge.

Many women mistake the symptoms of the more common bacterial vaginosis for

a yeast

infection. In a 2002 study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and

Gynecology, only 33

percent of women who were self treating for a yeast infection

actually had a yeast

infection. Instead they had either bacterial vaginosis or a

mixed-type infection. Currently,

bacterial vaginosis can only be diagnosed

by a doctor.

In men it can result in red patchy sores near the head of the penis, or on the

foreskin.

The sores will feel irritated and itchy, sometimes they will burn as well.

For some people there are no apparent symptoms.

iagnosis

KOH (potassium hydroxide) preparation can be diagnostic. A scraping or swab of

the

affected area is placed on a microscope slide. A single drop of 10% solution of

KOH is

then placed on the slide. The KOH dissolves the skin cells but leaves the

Candida

untouched. When viewed under a microscope the hyphae and pseudo

spores of

Candida are visible. Their presence in large numbers strongly suggests

a yeast

infection. Swab and culture is performed by rubbing a sterile swab on the

infected skin

surface. The swab is then rubbed across a culture medium. The medium

is incubated for

several days, during which time colonies of yeast and/or bacteria

develop. The

characteristics of the colonies provide a presumptive diagnosis of

the organism.

reatment

Candidiasis is alleged to be successfully treated either with home remedies or, in

the case of a more severe infection, with either over-the-counter substances or

prescription antifungal medications. Home remedies for candidiasis include the

consumption or direct application of yogurt, which contains lactobacillus (probiotics,

"friendly" bacteria that kill yeast), acidophilus tab

lets or salves, and even lightly

crushed cloves of garlic, which yield allicin, an antifungal. Boric acid has also been

used to treat yeast infections when gelcaps are filled with boric acid powder and two

are inserted at bedtime for three to four nights. A peer reviewed study in Australia

found yogurt ineffective as treatment for Candida albicans. Eating an alkaline diet

primarily of green, fresh, raw vegetables also may give relief.

While home remedies can offer relief in minor cases of infection, seeking medical

attention can be necessary because the extent of the infection sometimes cannot be

judged well by the sufferer. Prescription medication is often the only solution to an

infection; the antifungal drugs commonly used to treat candidiasis are topical

clotrimazole, topical nystatin, fluconazole, and topical ketoconazole. In severe

infections (generally in hospitalized patients), amphotericin B, caspofungin, or

voriconazole may be used. These medications are not effective against the more

common bacterial vaginosis. Gentian violet might be used for breastfeeding thrush,

but as a last resort, since it can cause mouth and throat ulcerations and is linked to

cancer. Oral thrush is at the beginning of the digestive tract. It may be that more of

the digestive tract is compromised by Candidiasis.

If indicated, an underlying reason should be looked for. As an example, oral

candidiasis is often linked to the use of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma medication.

Patients on long term inhaled corticosteroids should rinse their mouth after each

dose

of steroids. It can also be the first sign of a more serious condition, such as

HIV. Babies with diaper rash should have their diaper areas kept clean, dry, and

exposed to air as much as possible. Sugar assists the overgrowth of yeast; thus,

the increased prevalence of yeast infections in patients with diabetes mellitus, as

noted above. In the case of frequent yeast infections, sugar can be looked to as a

culprit and should be avoided. Breast milk feeds yeast, and both a nursing mother

and baby need to be treated, even if either is not symptomatic, to prevent thrush

from being passed between mother and child.

As Candida originates in the gut, some control may be exerted during an

infection, and prior or between infections to control outbreaks. The fungus requires

processed starches such as gluten as well as sugars. Dairy products may also

contribute. As such, avoiding glutens, sugars, and dairy products may be termed

an "avoidance diet" by some practitioners, and others as the "Candida control diet".

This also includes avoidance of fermented foods. Sugars include words ending in the

letters "ose" as in fructose, and maltodextrin may also contribute to Candidiasis, and

may give relief if avoided. More water consumption may remove the cause of

fermentation opportunities in the gut.

It is important to consider that Candida is part of the human body's normal oral and

intestinal flora, and an infection is more a "bloom" than the work of a parasite, as in

the case of some bacterial infections. Despite this, Candidiasis is sometimes

misdiagnosed by medical personnel as bacterial in nature, and treated with

antibiotics. This can lead to eliminating the yeast's natural competitors for resources,

and increase the severity of the condition. Candida is not a part of the normal flora

of the skin. Treating Candidiasis only with medication may not give desired results.

Treating Candidiasis better may impact miscarriage rates.

Furthermore, extensive antibiotic treatment can lead to candidiasis, with probiotics

sometimes being recommended.

Alternative Views

Alternative medicine proponents also frequently diagnose people with "systemic

candidiasis" using methods not deemed valid by mainstream, western medicine. This

belief originated from a book published by Dr. William Crook which hypothesized that

variety of common symptoms such as fatigue, PMS, sexual dysfunction, asthma,

psoriasis, digestive and urinary problems, multiple sclerosis, and muscle pain, could

caused by subclinical infections by Candida albicans. There are a variety of

remedies

available to treat these symptoms, Dr. Crook suggests, ranging from

dietary modification

to colonic irrigation. Mainstream western medicine has ignored

these methods and they

have not been tested using scientific analysis, and therefore

are not considered valid by

most in the mainstream western medical establishment;