What is Candidiasis Fungal Infection?

Candidiasis Fungal Infection
(A) Candida tropicalis bluish-purple colonies. (B) The appearance of C. tropicalis after 72 hours of incubation on CHROMagar at 37°C. (C) Apple green color colonies of Candida albicans grown for 48 hours on CHROMagar Candida at 37°C. (D) Isolated green color colonies of C. albicans grown for 48 hours on CHROMagar Candida at 37°C. (E) Direct plating of sample on CHROMagar Candida for 48 hours at 37°C. Mix colonies of different species can also be seen on this plate. (F) Smooth pink colonies of Candida glabrata grown for 48 hours on CHROMagar Candida at 37°C. Use of CHROMagar Candida for the presumptive identification of Candida species directly from clinical specimens in resource-limited settings: Nadeem SG, Hakim ST, Kazmi SU - The Libyan journal of medicine (2010). Not altered. CC.

Candidiasis fungal Infection is caused by a yeast, a type of fungus called candida.

What is the Pathology of Candidiasis Fungal Infection?

The pathology of candidiasis fungal infection is:

-Etiology: The cause of candidiasis fungal infection is yeast, a type of fungus called Candida.

-Genes involved: Not applicable. 

-Pathogenesis: The sequence of events that lead to candidiasis fungal infection are: the yeast cells adhere to mucosal tissue followed by hyphal invasion causing extensive damage in the tissues.

-Morphology: The morphology associated with candidiasis fungal infection shows small, oval findings. 

-Histology: The histology associated with candidiasis fungal infection shows predominantly spongiotic changes in the epidermis with irregular acanthosis, mild spongiosis and inflammatory changes

How does Candidiasis Fungal Infection Present?

Patients with candidiasis fungal infection typically are all genders of all ages. The symptoms, features, and clinical findings associated with candidiasis fungal infection include digestive iIssues, sinus infections, joint pain, oral thrush, tiredness and fatigue.

How is Candidiasis Fungal Infection Diagnosed?

Candidiasis fungal infection is diagnosed by blood sample, or tissue sample.

How is Candidiasis Fungal Infection Treated?

Candidiasis fungal infection is treated by fluconazole, an antifungal medication.

What is the Prognosis of Candidiasis Fungal Infection?

The prognosis of candidiasis fungal infection is good, uncontrolled infections can lead to life-threatening problems especially in those with weakened immune systems.