Candida- EXAM 3

Question 1

What is Candida

Answer 1

A yeast infection that grows in environments that are warm, moist and where they are able to multiply

Question 2

Where is it found

Answer 2

Between skin folds
Where skin rubs together
Axilla, groin, gluteal folds, under breasts, genitals
Between fingers and toes

Question 3

Risk factors for candida

Answer 3

Warm environment
Poor hygiene
Infrequent diaper changes
Altered flora due to antibiotics
Immunosuppressed patients
Chemo/Organ transplant patients

Question 4

Treatment for Candida

Answer 4

Depends on if it is superficial or systemic
If Superficial; Nystatin, Mycostatin, Clotrimazole
If systemic; Flucanazole