CANDIDA -
Noun: An infection by the fungus Candida Albicans, also known as thrush. It most commonly affects the vagina but also affects other areas of mucous membrane, such as inside the mouth or moist skin.

The growth of Candida is kept under control by the bacteria usually present in these organs. If antibiotic drugs destroy too many of the friendly bacteria, or the bodies resistance to infection is lowered, the fungus may multiply excessively. Apart from the drugs which are prescribed to handle this, health food stores sell Acidophilus and Bifido complex which are the friendly bacteria which can help restore control of the fungus again once the course of antibiotics are finished. Live yoghurt also contains these friendly bacteria.

Latin - candidus = white

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