fungal infection

What Are The Symptoms Of Candida In The Lungs?

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pulmonary candidiasis is almost exclusively a fungal infection that occurs in patients who have underlying disease or who are immunocompromised. The symptoms and signs consist of fever, cough, dyspnea, and pulmonary infiltrates on radiography. What causes Candida in the lungs? Historically, the most common underlying cause has been tuberculosis and Aspergillus species , the most … Read more

What Causes Fungal Candidiasis?

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Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by a yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida Some species of Candida can cause infection in people; the most common is Candida albicans. Is Candida fungus an STD? Genital candidiasis is not considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI), but transmission can occur during vaginal intercourse. Oral or local … Read more