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Candidiasis is a common fungal infection that occurs when there is overgrowth of the fungus called Candida. Candida is always present in the body in small amounts. However, when an imbalance occurs, such as when the normal acidity of the vagina changes or when hormonal balance changes, Candida can multiply. When that happens, symptoms of candidiasis appear | Candidiasis is a common fungal infection that occurs when there is overgrowth of the [[fungus]] called Candida. Candida is always present in the body in small amounts. However, when an imbalance occurs, such as when the normal acidity of the vagina changes or when hormonal balance changes, Candida can multiply. When that happens, symptoms of candidiasis appear. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 20:29, 7 December 2012
Template:Genital candidiasis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Candidiasis is a common fungal infection that occurs when there is overgrowth of the fungus called Candida. Candida is always present in the body in small amounts. However, when an imbalance occurs, such as when the normal acidity of the vagina changes or when hormonal balance changes, Candida can multiply. When that happens, symptoms of candidiasis appear.