Candida
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- noun
- /ˈkændɪdə/
- Specialized
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Cándida
- I am just getting over candida and am trying everything to get my digestive tract back into order!
- Candida infection
- Candida albicans
Mushrooms actually destroy candida, or they create compounds in your body that do so.
- Mushrooms actually destroy candida, or they create compounds in your body that do so.
- And, you know, lots of clinics everywhere set up to eliminate gastric fungi like Candida.
- And I remember they were like, if you have Candida, take take Espilardi.
- We want to Start Stop feeding that Candida albicans.
Examples
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But under certain conditions, Candida yeast can cause infections.
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I discovered that I had systemic candida, which thrives on sugar.
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But in fact, periodontal disease has association with Candida fungal infections.
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Signs of diabetes might include persistent or recurrent infections such as mouth ulcers, candida, and urinary tract infections.
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Candida infections can be particularly serious for people with weakened immune systems.
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When the balance of bacteria is disrupted, Candida can multiply and lead to health issues.
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Patients with a history of Candida infections should take extra precautions to maintain their health.
Compounds
- Specialized
A fungus that causes infections in the mouth, skin, gut, or vagina, especially in people with weak immune systems
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Candida comes from the Latin word candidus, which means 'white'. Scientists named the yeast this because many kinds make white growth, so the name links to its color. You can also remember it by the English word candid, which shares the same root.