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Candida, or candida albicans, is a type of yeast that is a normal part of your gut flora; just one member of a group of up to 1000 different species live in your digestive tract. Candidiasis (or thrush) is the disease that is caused by an overgrowth of candida, usually in exposed moist parts of the body like; the mouth, vagina, penis, nipples, or folds of skin.

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A painful white coating of fungi that grows on the tongue mouth and throat?

The diseased condition is called as CANDIDIASIS and is caused by a fungus called CANDIDA ALBICANS


How would someone learn what candida is?

The best way for someone to learn what candida is would be Wikipedia. Candida can either refer to a fungus, a health condition, and a type of diet and cleanse.


What microorganism causes Candidiasis?

Candidiasis, also called thrush when the infection is in the throat, is caused by Candida sp. of yeast.


What is candida vulvovaginitis?

Candida vulvovaginitis also has been called "vulvovaginal candidiasis," "candidal vaginitis," "monilial infection," or "vaginal yeast infection."


What is the genus and species for candida albicans?

The genus of Candida albicans is Candida and the species is albicans.


I was informed that any who ever took an antibiotic in there lifetime has Candida and I was wondering if ganoderma gets rid of this condition?

Candida is a type of yeast that lives in your digestive tract. It is very helpful to have it because it helps you break down and absorb your food. When the gut flora is in balance, other microorganisms keep the candida from overgrowing. So everybody has candida, and most people have no problems associated with it. When a person takes a course of antibiotics it can upset this delicate balance in the gastrointestinal tract and allow the candida to grow unchecked and cause the condition known as candidiasis, or thrush.


Can males get candida?

Yes men can get candida.


How tall is Candida Royalle?

Candida Royalle is 160 cm.


Is candida albicans a virus?

No, Candida albicans is a diploid fungus.


When was Alberada candida created?

Alberada candida was created in 1997.


When was Carlo Candida born?

Carlo Candida was born in 1762.


When was Barnea candida created?

Barnea candida was created in 1758.