1. By Probiotic Expert: Dr. Raga

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Also known as Candidiasis, is a
fungal infection which is
commonly caused by Candida
Albicans.
The infection caused by this
specie ranges from superficial to
systemic and may even be lifethreatening.
Usually, areas such as the
skin, mouth, throat, and genitals
are mostly affected. The
infection may also involve the
blood which is responsible for
its systemic spread.

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Oral Candidiasis: This is a kind of
yeast infection which mainly affects the
oral cavity. This is also known as oral
thrush and oropharyngeal candidiasis.
Cutaneous Candidiasis: Yeast
infection which affects the skin.
Genital yeast infection: This is a
condition in which the genital area is
infected with yeast overgrowth. In
women, this is also termed as
vulvovaginal yeast infection or
vaginitis.
Invasive candidiasis or Candidemia:
A state in which the yeast infection
becomes extensive and invades the
bloodstream.

4. The symptoms associated with yeast infection
actually depends on what body part is affected.
1. Oral Candidiasis
 Redness and discomfort felt in the mouth
area, white spots on tongue and oral
cavity, difficulty in swallowing, sore
throat, and cracking at the area where the lips
meet.
2. Cutaneous Candidiasis
 itching, discomfort and redness

5. 3. Genital yeast infection
 In women, symptoms include vaginal
itching, redness, soreness, cottage cheese-like
discharge, and painful intercourse.
 In men, yeast infection cause itching or burning feeling
of the penis, as well as appearance of red rashes.
4. Invasive Yeast Infection
 If the infection get through the bloodstream, this may
cause its spread to the other parts of the body.
 The symptoms associated with invasive yeast infection
are vague and depends on which parts are affected.
Most common symptoms are chills and fever that
remain persistent even when given antibiotics.

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Candida is actually normally present on the human
body, particularly on the skin. Its number is limited by
the immune system , competition with other
microorganisms in the body, as well as skin dryness
since yeasts require moisture to grow and multiply.
In women, yeast infections are commonly caused by
use of feminine wash, douching, hormonal or
physiological imbalances. Use of oral contraceptives
and pregnancy increases the risk of having candidiasis.
Diet which is rich in carbohydrates is also linked to
having oral candidiasis.
Undergoing antibiotic therapy, hormone replacement
therapy. Infertility treatments, and having diabetes
mellitus, also predisposes the condition.

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Wearing of wet swimsuits for a long period of time
may also contribute to occurrence of yeast
infection.
Significant risk factors related to yeast infection are
compromised immune system and metabolic
diseases. These include the conditions such as
HIV/AIDS, cancer, mononucleiosis, and nutrient
deficiency. Undergoing cancer treatments as well
as steroid therapy are also risk factors.
In male, penile candidiasis is also believed to be
from direct contact through sexual intercourse
with a partner who has the condition as well as
weakened immunity.

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Probiotics are a well-known alternative
treatment for yeast infections. These
contain live microorganisms which can be
normally found present in the digestive
tract and vagina. Also known as the
“friendly bacteria”, these inhibit the
growth of the harmful bacteria in the body
just like Candida.
One of the probiotic strains that are most
widely studied for yeast infection is
Lactobacillus. This involves Lactobacillus
species such as Lactobacillus
acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR1, and Lactobacillus fermentum RC-14.
There have been some studies which have
shown that Lactobacillus can used in
reducing or blocking the growth of
Candida in the body.

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Include probiotic supplements to daily regimen.
Choose the best probiotic that you can find.
Incorporate food sources of probiotcs in the diet.
Choose foods rich in beneficial bacteria such as
yogurt, kefir, kombuchi, sauerkraut, buttermilk, cheese
, and soymilk.
Eat probiotic foods. Prebiotics are the nourishment
needed by probiotics to help them survive and reach
the intestines. Examples of prebiotic foods are
garlic, legumes, wheat, honey, barley, and bananas.
Taking probiotics in the powder form diluted to water
may also be helpful in oral yeast infection.
In vaginal yeast infections, application of probiotic
capsule into the vagina may also clear up the infection.

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Include probiotic supplements to daily regimen.
Choose the best probiotic that you can find.
Incorporate food sources of probiotcs in the diet.
Choose foods rich in beneficial bacteria such as
yogurt, kefir, kombuchi, sauerkraut, buttermilk, che
ese, and soymilk.
Eat probiotic foods. Prebiotics are the nourishment
needed by probiotics to help them survive and
reach the intestines. Examples of prebiotic foods are
garlic, legumes, wheat, honey, barley, and bananas.
Taking probiotics in the powder form diluted to
water may also be helpful in oral yeast infection.
In vaginal yeast infections, application of probiotic
capsule into the vagina may also clear up the
infection.

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Yeast infections usually causes minimal
problems. However, these may also cause lifethreatening conditions especially when it may
potentially spread through the body via the
bloodstream. Probiotics do their work in
bringing back the body to its normal state by
controlling growth of microorganisms such as
yeasts (Candida). Prevention is important just
as treatment. In order to prevent yeast
infections, incorporation of probiotics in the
daily diet may be very beneficial.