CANDIDIASIS EPIDEMIOLOGY, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT OPTIONS
Candidiasis or thrush is a fungal infection (mycosis) of any of the Candida species. Also commonly referred to as a yeast infection, candidiasis encompasses infections that range from superficial, such as oral thrush and vaginitis, to systemic and potentially life-threatening diseases. In this book,...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Nova Science Publishers
2013
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| Series: | Dermatology-laboratory and clinical research
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Add Tag | Summary: | Candidiasis or thrush is a fungal infection (mycosis) of any of the Candida species. Also commonly referred to as a yeast infection, candidiasis encompasses infections that range from superficial, such as oral thrush and vaginitis, to systemic and potentially life-threatening diseases. In this book, the authors discuss the epidemiology, symptoms and treatment options of candidiasis. Topics include invasive candidiasis and candida parapsilosis complex diagnoses and treatment; conventional and alternative treatment options for oral candidiasis; candida spp. in the oral cavity of children with immunodeficiencies; oxidative stress and the development of antifungal agents for the treatment of candidiasis; inhalation and topical steroid therapy and oral candidiasis; and fluorescent staining for the diagnosis of oral erythematous candidiasis |
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| Physical Description: | xi, 204 pages illustration (some colour) 26 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9781626188709 |
Candida and candidiasis