Candida

Question 1

What is the pathogen for candida?

Answer 1

• Fungal - yeast
• Candida albicans
• Gram positive

Question 2

Who is at risk for candida?

Answer 2

• Immunocompromised
• HIV
• Antibacterial antibiotics

Question 3

How is candida spread?

Answer 3

• Direct/indirect contact

Question 4

What are the symptoms of candida?

Answer 4

• Oral - raised white plates on the oral mucosa - may spread to the throat
• Vaginal - itching, burning of the vulva and white vaginal discharge

Question 5

What are the tests for candida?

Answer 5

• Blood cultures

Question 6

What are the treatments for candida?

Answer 6

• Antifungals

Question 7

What are the complications of candida?

Answer 7

• Ulcerate + spread to the throat