r/AltCandida

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AltCandida

r/AltCandida

Candida - A genus of yeasts and is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide. Many species are harmless commensals, or endosymbionts of hosts including humans; however, when mucosal barriers are disrupted or the immune system is compromised they can invade and cause disease.

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Candida - A genus of yeasts and is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide. Many species are harmless commensals, or endosymbionts of hosts including humans; however, when mucosal barriers are disrupted or the immune system is compromised they can invade and cause disease. Candida albicans is the most commonly isolated species and can cause infections (candidiasis or thrush) in humans and other animals. [Wikipedia: candida (fungus)](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candida_(fungus)

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