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candida

candida

1 9.2
A yeast that can cause infections in moist body areas like the mouth or skin
  • noun
  • /ˈkændɪdə/
  • Specialized
: cándida
  • The doctor explained that an overgrowth of candida can lead to infections in warm, moist areas of the body.

So you take an antibiotic and by killing the good bacteria you have an overall growth of candida.

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Examples

  • And garlic contains a compound called Allison, which has been shown to kill off candida yeast, funguses and cancer cells.

  • It's also an anti parasite but great anti yeast or anti candida herbal tea.

    Dr. Josh Axe

  • Many people use probiotics to help maintain a healthy balance of candida in their digestive systems.

  • During her research, she discovered that candida infections are common among individuals with compromised immune systems.

Compounds

Candida albicans
  • Specialized
1 7.5

A fungus that causes infections in the mouth, skin, gut, or vagina, especially in people with weak immune systems

Surface Forms

candida singular
candidas plural

Etymology

The word candida comes from the Latin candidus meaning 'white', the same root as the English words candidate and candid. These yeasts often make white patches in the body, so the name points to their 'white' appearance.