Meaning of CANDIDA ALBICANS
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| Definition: | | [n] a parasitic fungus that can infect the mouth or the skin or the intestines or the vagina |
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| Synonyms: | | Monilia albicans |
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| See Also: | | candida, candidiasis, genus Candida, monilia disease, moniliasis | |
Products Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | Candida Albicans This natural approach to the treatment of Candida infections shows how to detect the effects of Candida Albicans and provides a comprehensive, drug-free program for its control. more details ... |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | C. albicans is a species of yeast which is commonly found in the mouth, intestines, and vagina as a part of the human body's normal flora and which normally does not cause problems. However, it can cause candidiasis of the mucous membranes in the mouth (also called thrush) and of the vagina (called vaginitis or simply a yeast infection). It can also cause more serious diseases in people with AIDS and in chemotherapy patients. |
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