Candida Albicans

Aug 19

Yeast infection can occur in both sexes and can infect skin, mucous membranes and vaginal areas. In women who are able to have children yeast infection is common. However, yeast infection can be present in women of any age. In men, yeast infection can occur on the penis, skin and the anus. So what are yeast infections?

Yeast are tiny organisms that are present in the vagina, digestive tract, membranes and on the skin. These organisms can come in contact with a bacteria fungus in certain conditions. Perfect habitats for these organisms are warm, moist conditions and sometimes broken skin. Yeast infection by bacteria or fungus then occurs and is commonly known as Candidiasis. "Candida Albicans" is a sub species of candidiasis and is a common yeast infection.

Vaginal candida infections are not the only type of yeast infections. There are three types of vaginal yeast infections and these are known as candida, bacterial vaginosis and trichomonas. However, Candida, or “yeast infection" has been shown to be a major cause of infectious vaginitis.

Other common fungal infections can occur between the toes known as ‘athletes foot’ , infected toe nails and fungal infections of the mouth known as oral candidiasis. Occasionally, these infections such as "candida albicans" can be symptonless and spread throughout the body especially in to the tissues and joints causing further complications, tiredness and fatigue which can be easily mis-diagnosed. Detection of candida albicans can be done by a physician who should carry out a complete investigation of the pelvic area as well as a slide or smear test of the vagina.