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Candidiasis -
Candidiasis 2007
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Written by Frank Mangano
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Monday, 18 June 2007 01:29 |
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Each form of candidiasis is referred to by a different name which include:
Oral Thrush - Candida of the mouth.
Diaper Rash - Candida that affects a baby’s buttocks.
Athlete’s Foot - Candida that affects the feet and toenails.
Jock Itch - Candida that affects the inner thighs.
Systemic Candidiasis is the term used to describe an overgrowth of candida throughout the entire body.
In the most severe cases - which typically occur in people with serious underlying illnesses such as AIDS or advanced cancer - a type of blood poisoning where candida travels through the bloodstream affecting every organ in the body can occur. This is known as candida septicemia.
Both men and women are equally affected by candidiasis but it is rarely transmitted through sexual activity. The condition is most common in babies who become infected by their mother and in people with weakened immune systems. Chances of developing a yeast infection are also greater during pregnancy and during use of corticosteroid drugs.
Often times, people with candida infections also have food allergies. Athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm, oral thrush, finger or toenail fungus and diaper rash can often develop from the combination of candida albicans and food allergies.
Candida infections can also be caused by an obstruction in the body’s PH balance. When this happens, the friendly bacteria in the body cannot thrive and metabolize sugars and yeasts including candida feed on sugar. Therefore, the risk of candida albicans flourishing in this sugar-rich environment is increased.
These infections can also result from anything that suppresses the immune system such as HIV and AIDS. In fact, in people with strong immune systems who eat healthy diets that are low in sugar and yeast, candida infections are very rare.
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