Candida glabrata is a natural species of yeast that is part of the gut microbiome. It’s found on the skin and in the gastrointestinal tract. An overgrowth of the yeast may cause fungal ...

Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.

Yeast is present in the skin and near mucous membranes. It helps keep neighboring bacteria in check. However, if too much yeast collects, candidiasis — more commonly known as a yeast infection ...

How do you know if you have a candida infection? Some obvious symptoms are thrush, cystitis and fundal infections of the skin and nails, but there are other symptoms too. This questionnaire from ...

Cutaneous candidiasis: Intense red rashes in moist areas of the skin, like skin folds, armpits, or under the breasts, ...

Candida of the nipple and/or the breast (ductal) can cause severe discomfort and pain. Pain during breastfeeding is one of the most frequently cited reasons that women stop nursing. [1] It is ...

However, Mitchell says it can also be associated with: Ocular (eye) lesions Skin lesions Muscle pain or soreness Multi-organ failure Since invasive candidiasis is very serious, it must be treated ...

C. auris can cause a range of infections from (skin) infections to more severe, life-threatening infections, such as bloodstream infections. Candida auris was first discovered in the U.S. in 2016 ...