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This genus contains a variety of organisms
that have been isolated from the environment, as well
as human skin and mucous membranes.
Candida is a type of fungus that has
thread like strands. From the recent studies, it has
been found that this particular fungus is present in
more than eight percent of the human population. The
modern medical technology has found out that there are
more than 150 species of Candida fungus present in the
atmosphere around us. These fungi normally enter the
human body while we eat, and visit places like hospitals.
Candida species is usually present in the respiratory
tracts, genitourinary tracts and the gastrointestinal
tracts of the human body. They are also called as the
common commensals that are present in the mucous membranes
and skin of a human. In short, commensals are considered
as the microorganisms that are present in the human
body without creating any harmful effects.
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However, there are chances of getting
infected if there is an abnormal growth of candida fungi
in your body. This kind of infection is called as the
candidiasis. People who take antibiotics regularly are
more likely to get affected with this infection. Taking
antibiotics regularly can damage the good bacteria present
in your body, which are essential for fighting against
the growth of such fungi. Immuno-compromised patients
are also more likely to get affected with candidiasis.
Candida Albicans are said to be the most pathogenic
species of Candida. They are present in almost sixty
percent of the people who are suffering from candidiasis.
Medical researches have stated that people can avoid
the occurrence of such infections only by following
a healthy lifestyle.
Glabarata is another pathogenic candida
fungus, which is present in around twenty percent of
the people who are suffering from candidiasis. In fact,
these two pathogenic fungi are found in more than eighty
percent of the candidiasis patients around the globe.
Candidiasis is a condition where more than one organ
in a human body is infected by any of the pathogenic
fungi. From the recent medical surveys, it has been
found that the Candida glabarata cases are increasing
day by day. Some of the other pathogenic Candida species
are Candida parapsilosis, Candida tropicalis, Candida
krusei, Candida lusitaniae, Candida guilliermondi, Candida
kefyr and the Candida dubliniensis. Latest medical technology
is doing researches about the different treatments that
have to be done in order to avoid such infections. An
immediate cure has to be found out, mainly because these
infections can cause several diseases ranging from skin
infection to extremely dangerous internal disorders.
The doctors find it difficult to find
out whether the patient is suffering from candidiasis,
as even the blood tests will not show the presence of
Candida fungus. In fact, this infection can be only
found out from certain symptoms that are shown during
the illness. Majority of the people who are suffering
from this infection are AIDS patients, Cancer patients,
drug addicts, neonates etc. People who have undergone
oragan transplantation surgery are also more likely
to get affected with this infection. Therefore, the
aforementioned information will provide you a proper
idea about the candida species and its impact on the
human health.
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