بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم medical mycology lab 9 dalia sarar
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الرحيم الرحمن الله بسمMedical mycology
LAB 9
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Examples of Mycoses
Candidiasis
- Candidiasis is a fungal infection (mycosis) of any Candida species (all yeasts), - Candida albicans is the most common.- Although Candida is naturally present in the body, it can cause problems if there is an overgrowth, resulting in Candidiasis
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It can cause yeast infections in many areas of the body including:
1-Mouth (oral thrush)2-Vagina (vaginal yeast infection, vaginal thrush)3- Digestive tract (gastroenteritis)
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Symptoms1- Candidiasis symptoms that affect the mouth (oral thrush) include• Lesions or sores, are yellow-white in color, and
appear in patches in the mouth or throat and/or on the tongue
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• Patches or lesions that become sore painful, making it difficult to eat and swallow
• bleeding gums
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Symptoms
2-Candidiasis symptoms that affect the vagina (vaginal thrush) include• Burning with urination• Thick white vaginal discharge • Vaginal irritation• Vaginal itching
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Symptoms3- Candidiasis symptoms that affect the digestive tract (fungal gastroenteritis) include:
• Diarrhea• Nausea• Vomiting
Diagnosis
microscopic examination or culturing.
Treatments
• Antiseptic mouth washes for oral thrush.• Diagnosing and treating any underlying
diseases, such as AIDS and diabetes.• Medications.
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