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Candida albicans rapid test
This test detects antigens of Candida albicans in only 20 minutes that allow a rapid diagnosis of candidiasis.
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What is candidiasis?
Candidiasis, also called thrush, oidiomicosis or thrush, is an infection caused by Candida yeasts being the most common fungal infection Candida albicans.
Candidiasis including skin infections and mucous membranes being frequent oral thrush and vaginitis caused by Candida. In some cases can cause serious systemic infections called candidemia that can lead to death, although the most severe cases occur in people with weakened immune system as in people with AIDS, cancer or transplanted people.
Is candidiasis transsible?
First of all, note that in general the Candida is present on the skin of people without causing any type of pathology because its on growth is controlled both by the immune system and by other microorganisms that form the bacterial flora or microbiome skin .
However, at certain times the population of Candida can colonize other areas producing candidiasis. For example, women described that hormonal and physiological changes or even the use of certain hygiene products cause changes in vaginal flora of the opponent’s Candida to grow excessively, causing vaginitis.
Similarly, in the oral and intestinal flora it is common to find different types of Candida. When antibiotics are taken treatments can remove other microorganisms that act as competitors of fungi. At that time, there is a greater propensity to develop candidiasis in these areas.
Although men candidiasis genitals are less common than in women, it is noteworthy that the fungal infection of the glans and urethra often when they have sex with an infected person. In addition, there are a number of factors that could increase the risk and are having immune problems, diabetes or being under antibiotic treatment.
What are the symptoms of Candida infection?
The symptoms associated with candidiasis is very variable and depends largely on the area that is affected. In many cases the symptoms can be confused with those produced by other infections. In vaginitis or infection of the vulva the most frequent signs are irritation, redness, pain, itching and commonly present a whitish discharge with lumpy like cottage cheese consistency, often with a curd-like appearance. In men the clearest symptoms are the appearance of red spots on the glans and the foreskin may be accompanied by itching and burning sensation. Sometimes you can find a similar whitish discharge which occurs in vaginitis.