Candidiasis and Candida Albicans Flashcards
1
Q
What organism causes Candidiasis
How is the infection caused
A
Candida Albicans overgrows when competing bacterial flora are eliminated
2
Q
Give an example of a group of people who develop oral candidiasis
How does this present and where can it spread to
A
HIV +ve people
Raised, white plaques on tongue/ gums
Can spread to oesophagus
3
Q
How does vaginal candidiasis present
A
Itching and burning pain of vagina
Accompanied by white discharge
4
Q
How are oral and vaginal Candidiasis treated
A
Nystatin/ Clotrimazole
