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Candidiasis is actually a yeast infection that can occur on any part of the body. However, it occurs most frequently in the mouth and the genital region.
In addition, you can also get yeast infection in the blood. This type of infection is known as invasive candidiasis. If the candidiasis is diagnosed early, it can be treated effectively before it can be transmitted to others when the infection flares up.Some of the best treatment methods not only help to reduce the length of infection time, but also the number of flare ups.
If you are worried about having candidiasis, look for red patches on the skin. These patches will be bright red in color with uneven borders. As mentioned earlier, yeast infection can occur in the mouth and the genital region. So, check on the insides of the cheeks and the tongue. You should also look in the folds of the groins and under the breasts.
If you notice these patches, most probably you are suffering from candidiasis. Immediately make an appointment with your doctor to diagnose the condition early and start an effective treatment protocol.
Usually oral candidiasis is treated through the use of clotrimazole lozenges and nystatin liquid suspension. This form of cadidiasis is known as thrush. Sometimes, doctors can prescribe other anti-fungal medications like oral fluconazole or even try out a combination of drugs. For candidiasis in the genital region vaginal suppositories or anti-fungal creams are prescribed.
Depending on the extent of the infection, the treatment can last anywhere from one day to seven days. It has been seen that using the above medications, nearly 80 percent of candidiasis infections are cured successfully.
If people are suffering from severe candidiasis infection, then they will be prescribed medications like voriconazole, which is given either orally or intravenously, and amphotericin B, which is usually given intravenously.
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